Turtle Bay is an exo-tourist destination located in Thailand's Hua Hin on Khao Tao Reservoir. The hotel destination combines sustainable designs with local building materials to create five floating bamboo bungalows committed to preserving its surrounding ecosystem.
In Thai folklore, turtles are known for bringing prosperity. The region is home to many turtles; the eco-hotels aim to honor the animals through their mimicking structure. Architect Sarawoot Janseng-Aram from Dersyn Studio Co. designed and constructed Turtle Bay to float atop the lotus-covered Khao Tao Reservoir. Guests are immersed in the local landscape to connect them to the Thai coastal town. The five bungalows -- each constructed from bamboo -- connect to one another via wooden walkways.
Image Credit: Dersyn Studio
What's Driving This Trend
- Floating Eco-tourist Hotels
- The demand for eco-friendly hotels and sustainable tourism is increasing, creating an opportunity for new, innovative and environmentally-friendly hotel concepts.
- Sustainable Architecture
- There is an increasing trend for using sustainable materials and designs for building structures, creating opportunities for architects and designers to create innovative and environmentally-friendly buildings.
- Nature Immersion
- Hotels designed to immerse guests in their natural surroundings, like the Turtle Bay eco-hotels, are becoming more popular, creating an opportunity for hotel chains and designers to incorporate this concept in their properties.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can capitalize on the demand for eco-friendly hotels by developing new eco-tourism concepts and incorporating sustainable designs and materials into existing properties.
- Architecture
- There is a growing need for architects to create sustainable designs and incorporate eco-friendly materials in their projects, providing new opportunities for green architecture.
- Tourism
- The eco-tourism industry is expanding as travelers seek sustainable and nature-focused experiences, creating opportunities for new companies and destinations to emerge.
