Located in four hectares of parkland and with bay views from most apartments, the new homes will be constructed using high energy efficient construction techniques (actual building of homes, landscape design, position of the buildings etc.) so that they will require up to 20 times less energy than traditional local buildings in the area.

• zero-carbon

Solar and PV panels will provide hot water and also contribute to the resort’s energy and electricity needs; a small cogeneration system will respond to the wellness area and business centre’s energy requirements. Well-insulated, the homes will have almost no heating and cooling systems except a very advanced device to replace internal air (either cooling or heating) to absorb climate peaks.

• zero-waste

Waste will be separated in accordance with the programme available locally.

• sustainable water

There is a provision for the creation of storage for white and grey water, which would be used for the irrigation of the park and the gardens

• local and sustainable building materials

Local materials are chosen where available, such as the stone used to finish walls and parts of the buildings that is from a local quarry. Local techniques and labour will be used where possible.

• sustainable transport

Electric bicycles and other electric vehicles (including Segway) are being investigated to prevent cars from being permitted within 10 minutes’ drive of houses.