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Find Us On FacebookAm I the last person to hear about this: an ozone generator that cleans and disinfects laundry better than chlorine bleach, saving tons of water and energy!? Why is this not being shouted from the mountain tops?
According to Edro DyanWash, one of the makers of the ozone generators, “The resulting gas is very reactive and [...]
Ozone In Your Washing Machine
January 13th, 2010 by FrancesPress Release – Progressive Luxury Resorts Make Walls Obsolete for the Traveling Elite
January 8th, 2010 by FrancesCHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2010 — Luxury travel has assumed a new meaning among vacationers looking to be submerged in their destinations’ natural environment. In response to a growing demand for close-to-nature vacation experiences, some progressive luxury resorts are eliminating the physical barriers between travelers and their ultimate destination: nature. These high-end resorts now offer open-air [...]
Press Release – Fishing by the Rules: Sport Fishermen Embrace Sustainable Techniques
December 15th, 2009 by FrancesCHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2009 — Unlike commercial fishing, the major player in depleted fish populations, sport fishing makes up less than 12 percent of the global harvest. And though they are equipped with the latest tools and technology to increase their haul, today’s sport fisherman embodies a surprising combination of conservation and conquest.
With one eye [...]
“From the Toilet to the Tank”
December 4th, 2009 by FrancesWe seem to have potty minds here at Amble. We’ve had more blog posts about toilets than I care to count. It’s understandable, though. Access to clean, potable water has always been a concern in developing countries, and it’s believed to be a major concern for all of us in the future. To be ecologically [...]
Press Release: Geotourism Engages Travelers in Authentic Cultural Experiences
December 1st, 2009 by FrancesCHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2009 — Tourism has undergone a dramatic shift in recent years and many in the industry believe the change is permanent. In the past, American tourists sought familiarity in even the most exotic destinations. Today, the more sophisticated consumer seeks experiences as unique as their destinations. This industry-wide travel trend, called “geotourism,” [...]
Bamboozled
November 12th, 2009 by BenThe WSJ journal has an article today about the sustainability of bamboo clothing; as it turns out, bamboo clothing really isn’t sustainable once you factor in all the chemicals and processing involved in its production, and claims that it is are probably close to fraudulent. One of these days I might get around to blogging [...]
Fun with GIS
November 12th, 2009 by BenJerrod wrote an entry back in July about walking the proposed road that had been staked for us by our topographers. Walking it, and understanding the topography of the area as well as Design Workshops’s intent, I was suspicious that the stakes weren’t quite where they were supposed to be. That, combined with a few [...]
ULI Sets Goals for Future Resort Developments
November 6th, 2009 by FrancesGreat article by Robert Krueger on the Urban Land Institute blog, about what resorts will look like in the future. Dare we suggest that we resemble that remark? Well, we do.
By the way, this article quotes Rebecca Zimmerman of Design Workshop, our site planners for Isla Palenque. Read it here: blog.
In case you aren’t up [...]
Press Release — Panama Emerges as a Prime Location for Close-To-Nature, Low-Density Resort Development
November 5th, 2009 by FrancesCHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2009 — Trendsetters in environmentally responsible real estate development are discovering the many benefits of constructing low-density resorts in emerging markets like Panama.
Some savvy resort developers are responding to recent customer demands for exceptional natural experiences without sacrificing profitability. The key is emerging markets. Mature tourism markets have high land prices that [...]
Affordable Net-Zero Energy Subdivision
November 2nd, 2009 by MarkI’ve mentioned this idea of “net-zero” before. It’s a term that means exactly what it’s saying: That an input is equal to an output. This is the true goal of sustainability. Too often the idea of sustainability is seen as be an expensive endeavor and that costs outweigh benefits. The argument against that has always [...]