Ecotourism: Building Design
Tiamo Resorts building design incorporates three major objectives:
- Minimum site impact
- Passive-cooling
- Energy efficiency
Each building is elevated using simple columns for minimum site impact and cooling purposes. No land alteration was needed, minimizing erosion. Buildings at Tiamo use several passive-cooling techniques: wraparound porches (to keep direct sun from main living areas); white reflective roofs; high-pitched ceilings; and an open design for maximum airflow. Each beach bungalow has been situated according to its preexisting surroundings, placed within indigenous trees and vegetation for both an optimum view of the water and also for privacy during your vacation. The buildings of Tiamo are wood frame structures constructed of nontoxic treated pine harvested from sustainable forests.
