The Ummahat AlShaykh Island project in the Red Sea is a series of over-water bungalows that give guests an unbelievable zen experience. They also go a long way to upping the ante for sustainable design and construction.
Designed by star Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the series of bungalows, or miniature islands have a range of unique, eco-friendly attributes that makes them much less impactful on the sensitive natural environment.
In Ummahat’s climate, shade and ventilation are crucial. Therefore, the architects designed roofs with extensive cantilevers for each dwelling, ensuring maximum shade throughout the day.
This reduces the need for air conditioning, and lowers the building’s carbon footprint.
Kuma chose sustainable alternatives to conventional building materials and methods for constructing the resort.
The project primarily used prefabrication systems featuring spruce timber and clay plaster, significantly reducing the reliance on concrete and lessening the environmental impact.
The roofs are covered with natural cedar wood shingles, selected for their durability in severe weather and resistance to salt water.
All of this adds up to a friendlier impact on the planet.
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