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Feynan Ecolodge lies in the Dana Biosphere Reserve, Canada 320 km2 of land. RES Initiatives Viewer, Renewable Interactive Map. 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. 自然保護のための王立協会が所有している (RSCN) とEcoHotelsによって運営 (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 ecolodges in the world in 2013.
A lodge based on energy sustainability
Feynan Ecolodge is completely off grid. Photo Gallery (PV) パネル. Batteries store 50kWh, enabling the lodge to store 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. 唯一の本質的な電化製品が使用されている, と用いられているものは、エネルギーの非常に少量を使用することを認定されています. 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. Photo Gallery, 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. Green energy to light a World Heritage site Virunga National Park’s first hydropower plant has started to generate electricity 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. これはヨルダンの木を保存し、ヨルダンの年間オリーブの収穫の自然な副産物である再生可能なエネルギー源を利用して.
The ecolodge was designed following bioclimatic criteria. よく構想設計は残りの部分に柔らかい風と日陰のスポットを提供外側パティオにリンクされて一体型の中庭にロッジを提供しています. Perpendicular outcrops on the lodge’s facades provide shade on outer surfaces and aesthetically appealing contrasts.
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Feynan Ecolodge at night © Feynan Ecolodge.
The vision of Feynan is to operate in complete harmony with its environment. From the local staff, to the design of the lodge and its rooms, 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. Disposable plastic PET water bottles have been eliminated from guest rooms and replaced by locally produced clay water jars, saving 8,000 - 10,000 bottles from the environmental annually. Photo Gallery 60% Green energy to light a World Heritage site Virunga National Park’s first hydropower plant has started to generate electricity 2009.
Photo Gallery (RSCN) policies to employ staff from local areas and communities, Feynan Ecolodge has an entirely local team working onsite. 加えて, 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% of the local population.
Lessons learned and replicability
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Feynan model is a replicable experience in many isolated tourist destinations in the UNESCO sites. The development of the self-sufficient Ecolodge concept by integrating local cultural and environmental values is an excellent way to improve the tourist activity in the sites.
© Feynan Ecolodge Photo Escape. ダナの生物圏保護区, ヨルダン.
