Eco Resort & Retreat Design
Resilient, low-energy destinations for sensitive landscapes. We combine earth-sheltered geometry, shaded outdoor rooms and non-combustible envelopes to keep guests comfortable through heat, wind and storm, while simplifying approvals and long-term operations.
Passive cooling & thermal mass
Bushfire-responsive planning (AS 3959)
Storm-resilient roof & drainage
Water capture & reuse options
Microgrid-ready (PV + battery)
Low-tox materials & acoustics
Design drivers
- Thermal mass, cross-flow and night purge to stabilise comfort.
- Non-combustible primary structure; protected glazing & ember screens.
- Shaded outdoor rooms to extend the season, reduce HVAC load.
- Low-glare night lighting and acoustic calm for guest wellness.
Site & services
- Coastal/waterway buffers; flood, wind & corrosion allowances.
- Rainwater harvesting, treatment & reuse; WSUD integration.
- Microgrid-ready layouts (PV arrays, battery rooms, genset back-up).
- Clear service access, emergency egress and refuge strategy.
Approvals path
- NCC building classification & fire strategy set-out.
- BAL assessments & AS 3959 measures; AS 1170 wind & actions.
- Health/env. approvals (onsite wastewater, potable water, noise).
- Construction staging plan for live-site operations.
What you get
- Context plan, concept masterplan and key sections/elevations.
- Envelope and material strategy (arches, berms, green roofs).
- Bushfire & wind resilience notes embedded into drawings.
- Water, power and waste concept diagrams for consultants.
- Approvals matrix & scope for next stage procurement.
Typical inclusions
- Recessed glazing, shaded colonnades, and wind-calm courtyards.
- Non-combustible structure; ember-resistant detailing to openings.
- Green roofs/berms with protected drainage and overflows.
- EV-ready parking and service dock planning.
- Low-tox interiors; privacy/acoustic zoning for guest comfort.
Next steps
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