Welcome Pavilion

Secret Bay Resort, Dominica

Climate intelligent technologies were used to maximize natural ventilation and daylight usage. A combination of regional materials were implemented to the project. The materials choosen were sustainable in their production, assembly, and maintenance regimes. The structural core was comprised of steel and timber frames with infill timber walls designed to achieve the minimum quantity of material and maximum efficiency and performance.

Prioritizing resilience goals at the start of the project is the only way to achieve resilient, carbon neutral outcomes. The extended roof canopies were used to provide shade and protect guests from Dominica’s rain showers. The exterior skin made of reclaimed and sustainably sourced hardwood enables the building to breathe, keeping the exterior and interior spaces at an ideal temperature and humidity rate. To illuminate the building at night, low energy consumption lights were implemented.