ids project: serenity at beachfront

IDS Project: Serenity at Beachfront Group 3Justin Goh Xian Qiang (11) Tay Jia Shin (28)Ong Yinn Jaye (19)James Dylan Toh Chin Hon (9)

Presentation OutlineOverviewProposalObtaining landCoastal managementGenerating energyGreen building methodsCatering to tourists

Proposal1. Resort – Mamam Beach

2. Extensions of current routesa treetop walk past swamps near the aquacultural farma stop at the farm as a tourist destination

3. Improving tourist facilities around main routeslightingplaces to dispose wasterest areas/huts

Obtaining Land1. Land reclamation

• expand the coastline to allow more space for resort

2. Clearing forested area• clearing a section of forest near the beach• suitable wood can be use in the

construction of furniture in the resort

Coastal Management1. Beach nourishment (soft

engineering)• medium sized sand grains and destructive

waves• raises coast level• in the process of land reclamation prevents

the destruction of the coast

2. Tidal turbines to reduce the impact of waves on coast• reduces impact of waves on the shore• prevents erosion of the shore

Generating Energy1. Hydropower - Tidal

use of turbines to generate electricity harness the power of waves that threaten to destroy the coast minimal biodiversity that might be damaged compared to other sites like Chek Jawa

2. Solarinstall panels around the mega resortstorage system for energy harnessed in day so that it can be used in the night

Green-building methods1. Energy efficiency

2. Water efficiency

3. Material efficiency

1. Energy efficiencyi) light sensors placed in stairwells, toilets and

corridorsdim lights when there are no people presentsaves energy by reducing the use of energy as much as possible

ii) renewable energy sourcesreduces or removes need to burn fuels to generate energy no contribution to global warming

2. Water conservationi) place bricks in the toilet cisterns

throughout the resortreduces volume of water used to flush toiletsconserves precious water

2. Water conservationii) install toilet flushes which reuse water

from basin to flush toilets or rainwaterreusing water instead of wasting ithigh annual rainfallcan be reused as water in toilet bowls

3. Conserving materialsi) wood from trees for furniture in resort

aesthetically pleasing, blends in with naturereuses the wood gained through clearing forested land near Mamam Beach

ii) using recyclable/reusable products in the resortutensils, towelsreduces the need to throw away materials, reduces waste

iii) food waste

used as compost in forested areas and nature trailsbest way to help improve soil fertility while reducing waste produced

Catering to Tourists1. Rest areas

huts placed at regular intervals along all the adventure trails as indicated in the poster

2. Facilities for waste disposalrecycling bins to be located at each rest areasigns to indicate the next rest area and remind visitors to dispose of waste appropriately

3. Transporti) bicycles

suitable for visitors to explore the island, especially places not accessible by other visitors

ii) solar-powered vehicleswill be used to transport visitors from one part of the island to another (eg. Jetty to resort)also for resort personnel/workers

4. Lightingstreet lights placed at regular intervals along the main trailsprovide lighting for night walkssolar powered so that energy is renewable

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