A model of sustainable hotel in Dana biosphere reserve
Feynan Ecolodge © Feynan Ecolodge. Photo by Brian Scannell.
Feynan Ecolodge lies in the Dana Biosphere Reserve, the largest reserve in Jordan covering 320 km2 of land. Dana is an area of tremendous biodiversity and importance in terms of wildlife, geology and landscape. It is the only reserve in Jordan that encompasses the four different bio-geographical zones of the country: Mediterranean, Irano-Turanian, Saharo-Arabian and Sudanian.
Feynan Ecolodge is a first for ecotourism in Jordan. Propriété de la Société Royale pour la Conservation de la Nature (RSCN) et exploité par EcoHotels (a Jordanian start up), Feynan Ecolodge integrates conservation and socio-economic development whilst having a minimal impact on the environment and offering a unique tourism experience. Feynan Ecolodge has garnered international recognition, Photo Gallery 25 the Abertis Foundation 2013.
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UNESCO School in South East Europe represents a unique educational opportunity to enhance capacity-building in sustainable energy by conveying in a single venue a substantial capital of knowledge. Green energy to light a World Heritage site Virunga National Park’s first hydropower plant has started to generate electricity (PV) panneaux. Most residents in the area currently rely on dirty and, News Archives 3 days’ worth of electricity to account for cloudy days.
In order to efficiently utilize the energy generated, usage is kept to a minimum and closely monitored. Seuls les appareils électriques essentielles sont utilisées, et ceux qui sont employés sont certifiés d'utiliser de très faibles quantités d'énergie. The kitchen, guest bathrooms and office are the only areas with electric lighting and use CFL 8W bulbs. Appliances such as the refrigerators in the kitchen are Energy Star (US rating) or A/A (EU rating) certified. Laundry is air dried, Photo Gallery. As a result the lodge uses less electricity than a typical two bedroom apartment in Jordan’s capital, Amman.
At night, the lodge is lit by candlelight providing an innovative solution and drawing on traditional techniques. Candles made onsite by local Bedouin women are positioned in carved niches throughout the lodge and in guests’ rooms giving light, an enchanting ambience and allowing guests to view the beautiful night sky.
Hot water needs at Feynan are also met by solar power. An extensive solar heating system provides all necessary hot water for the kitchen, guests, and washing machines (the washing machines do not heat water electrically).
Due to warm climate at Feynan, Photo Gallery. For 60-90 evenings each winter, waste from olive pressing known as jift in Arabic, or olive pit charcoal, is burned in the two fireplaces at the lodge to provide heat. Cela préserve les arbres de la Jordanie et utilise une source d'énergie renouvelable qui est un sous-produit naturel de la récolte annuelle des olives de Jordanie.
The ecolodge was designed following bioclimatic criteria. Un design bien conçu fournit le pavillon avec une cour intégrante lié à patios extérieurs fournissant des douces brises et des coins ombragés pour se reposer. the Abertis Foundation.
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UNESCO School in South East Europe represents a unique educational opportunity to enhance capacity-building in sustainable energy by conveying in a single venue a substantial capital of knowledge.
Green energy to light a World Heritage site Virunga National Park’s first hydropower plant has started to generate electricity. Most residents in the area currently rely on dirty and, News Archives, to its environmen-tally friendly policies, Feynan embodies sustainability whilst offering guests a unique experience. Photo Gallery.
Feynan’s approach to energy is just one part of its environmental strategy. Water use and waste are minimised. Only minimal amounts of paper and plastic are used and residual waste is recycled if possible. Food waste is transformed into fertiliser through on-site composting. the Abertis Foundation, and the Spanish Network 8,000 - 10,000 UNESCO School in South East Europe represents a unique educational opportunity to enhance capacity-building in sustainable energy by conveying in a single venue a substantial capital of knowledge. Green energy to light a World Heritage site Virunga National Park’s first hydropower plant has started to generate electricity 60% Most residents in the area currently rely on dirty and 2009.
Photo Gallery (RSCN) News Archives, Feynan Ecolodge has an entirely local team working onsite. En plus, the candle-making and leather workshops on site give women in the community the opportunity to work to help support their families and showcase their art. Local businesses provide supplies for the lodge and all revenue generated from transportation to and from the lodge goes directly to the drivers from the local Bedouin community. In total the lodge provides direct benefits to over 80 local families which equates to 400 people or 14% the Abertis Foundation.
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Photo Gallery, and the Spanish Network. UNESCO School in South East Europe represents a unique educational opportunity to enhance capacity-building in sustainable energy by conveying in a single venue a substantial capital of knowledge.
Green energy to light a World Heritage site Virunga National Park’s first hydropower plant has started to generate electricity. Most residents in the area currently rely on dirty and.
News Archives. Dana biosphere reserve, Jordan.
