Sustainable Developments to Beautify Floating Gulf Coast Eyesores
Doug Gordon — February 20, 2009 — Eco
References: bustler.net
There is nothing hotter in the eco-chic world than taking a structure that is a blight to the eye and making it beautiful. That is exactly what Houston-based Morris Architects plans to do with the Gulf Coast's most obvious eyesores, oil rigs. They plan on taking one of the 4,000 oil rigs and transforming it into a state-of-the-art spa and resort.
The Oil Rig Resort and Spa will definitely offer ocean views and a lot of unique ways to enjoy the Gulf. Another key point that makes the resort sustainable is that it is completely autonomous from the shore for most of its needs. The Oil Rig Resort and Spa will use a combination of solar and wind to provide the electricity needed to make it a location to remember.
The Oil Rig Resort and Spa will definitely offer ocean views and a lot of unique ways to enjoy the Gulf. Another key point that makes the resort sustainable is that it is completely autonomous from the shore for most of its needs. The Oil Rig Resort and Spa will use a combination of solar and wind to provide the electricity needed to make it a location to remember.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-chic Reuse - Morris Architects' plan to transform oil rigs into luxury resorts presents an opportunity for other industries to explore the repurposing of obsolete structures in an eco-friendly way.
2. Offshore Autonomous Facilities - The creation of completely self-sufficient resorts using solar and wind energy to power their needs presents an opportunity for the hospitality and energy industries to work on creating similar projects.
3. Alternative Ocean Getaways - The idea of converting oil rigs into state-of-the-art spa and resort facilities allows for the emergence of a new hospitality niche – alternative ocean getaways, presenting new opportunities for players in the tourism industry.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The conversion of oil rigs into luxury resorts presents a new opportunity for the hospitality industry to create unique and sustainable vacation experiences.
2. Energy - The use of solar and wind energy to power offshore autonomous resort facilities presents an opportunity for the renewable energy industry to expand into new areas.
3. Environmental Services - The trend of repurposing obsolete structures and making them eco-friendly provides an opportunity for the environmental services industry to offer sustainable solutions for existing and future projects.
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