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Little Desert Lodge
The Little Desert Flora and Fauna Foundation envisions an exciting & significant future for eco tourism and regional development in the outback Wimmera.
On its 120 ha property adjoining the Little Desert National Park, the Foundation is transforming a modest accommodation centre into a contemporary, “must-stay” desert accommodation and true eco-tourism experience. This renewal will strengthen the Wimmera region by creating an icon of nature-based tourism, and realise the full market potential of sustainability as a lived experience.
Through its operations and architecture, guests will experience a very high level of environmental sustainability during their stay.
Accommodation options range from luxurious tents, to self contained cabins, to 5 star ensuite rooms. Guests will experience interactive learning in the new interpretation and administration building and interactive research facility.
Proposed Key Features included:
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Elevated access platforms minimise the disturbance on highly sensitive areas
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Use of local, low embodied energy materials
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100% product waste recovery and recycling
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Increased capacity of ‘on site’ electricity generation
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100% on site waste & effluent treatment and dispersal
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Use of the natural environment (trees) for shading to compliment the building design
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Use of natural ventilation and fans to provide cooling in guest rooms
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Well insulated building envelopes to reduce heat loss during cold winter nights
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Light the fire on cold nights from sustainably sourced timber
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Maximised natural daylight into guest rooms and communal spaces
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Maximum efficiency appliances and mechanical equipment