The Cove Eco-Resort

that draws attention to the local ecology and nature. Both the materials and the labor for construction will be locally sourced, which is another reason that timber and bamboo was used, aside from aesthetics. Since a large portion of energy sucked up by resorts, OED will designed each room to maximize natural ventilation. Functional windows are installed throughout each structure for cross ventilation. Over hanging roofs were also installed to provide shade, and to cool interiors naturally. Sitting 13 km off the Lamka, The cove is a privately owned island resort with environmental sustainability built into almost every aspect of its design. seven beautiful thatched-roof will be built from local hardwoods and bamboo sit on stilts over the lake. Electricity for both private and communal facilities is will be generated from both solar and wind sources, with a single diesel generator kept as backup.