The Reef Resort aims to have a low carbon footprint, meaning our resort will mostly utilize eco friendly, solar powered, energy saving materials. 

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The Reef Resort is a very open resort, depending mostly on natural lighting and natural air. Our concept is to provide an open feel and environment that is peaceful. Having such an open resort, you will be able to hear the sound of the waves and the birds chirping. 

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The Reef Resort will include Energy Star windows, skylights, and doors. These energy efficient materials will reduce heat gain and fading from furniture. 

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The electricity in the rooms will be controlled by a room key card energy control system, meaning a guest must be present in the room with the key card in order for the electricity to work. We will also include light dimmers in the rooms. 

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We will control the operating hours of lighting both inside and outside the resort. Pathways along the beach and pools will have dim lights that are motion censored. Dim lighting contributes to the peaceful and calm ambiance of the resort.

 

All of our lighting will be LED and energy efficient because it reduces the heat and lasts longer. 

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A fun way to generate electricity at the Reef Resort, is to ride the bicycle we include in the gym that produces electricity. 

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Solar roof tiles have just been announced by tesla, and we plan to use them once they are released. These solar roof tiles generate electricity, last longer, and provide better insulation. The instilled costs will be less than a regular roof plus electricity.