“Old wooden telegraph poles and railway
sleepers were reused in the construction. All the
materials were locally sourced – these materials
are environmentally sound and support local
communities,” says Hassell.
Other conservation measures include the
installation of low-flow taps with a maximum
rate of 9.5 litres per minute, and showers that
consume less than 10 litres of water per minute.
These aid the resort in reaching its stated goal of
80% water retention.
To reduce the amount of water and chlorine
needed, a salt filtration system cleans the water
in the pools, and the latest sewer treatment plant
has been installed. Water for both the guests and
staff is heated by the hot exhaust from the air
conditioning.
All plants at the resort were chosen for their
hardiness. Wild plants such as sweet lemongrass
and lantana can flourish with available rainfall.
An efficient soak system, using grey water, is in
place for vegetation that requires watering.
The terraced roof of each villa is covered with
a local volcanic rock, batu candi. This porous
rock absorbs water and allows vegetation to
sprout – it also provides thermal insulation.
Above: Modern bales – traditional
Balinese pavilions – create a
pattern above a wall made from
local volcanic rock, batu candi. This
porous surface absorbs water and
allows vegetation to sprout. Batu
candi is also used to cover the
terraced roofs of the villas, where it
provides thermal insulation.
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