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projected environment benefits
for boulder bay

Boulder Bay Resort & Wellness Center serves as an international model for ecological resort design. Through the design of an innovative, pedestrian, and transit oriented site that maximizes walkability and open space and minimizes energy and water use, the net result is a 32% reduction in overall carbon footprint compared to the current use. For the local community, visitors, and the planet this means a redevelopment that fosters an ongoing investment in health, well-being, and responsible stewardship.

pedestrian oriented design

design

Get people out of their cars and onto trails and walkways to enjoy Lake Tahoe

approaches

  • Expand walking and bike trails to over 1.5 miles on or adjacent to the site
  • Access to a variety of community oriented restaurants and retail
  • Increase service to and from Reno airport (from 37% to 67% of flights during peak)
  • Expand shuttle service: put more stops, more places, more often
  • Provide alternative-fuel travel options: rental bio-fuel fleet, electric bikes, van service


    • Boulder Bay proudly supports public transportation efforts through the commitment of ongoing annual funding.


    reduce. reuse. recycle.

    Boulder Bay Resort & Wellness Center plans to use recycled materials throughout the project including:

  • Insulation: made from recycled paper (owner produced)
  • Snow melt: reuse for toilets and irrigation
  • Recycling program on-site for all paper, plastic and cardboard waste
  • Plastic bags: recycled to create wood-product (owner invented)
  • Furniture: recycled fabric (owner produced)
  • Recycled and renewable building materials used throughout the interior and exterior




    energy use reductions

    design

    38% reduction in energy use as compared to current

    approaches

  • Double pane and operable windows with shading devices
  • Recycled insulation materials throughout resort
  • Motion sensor lighting and heat systems
  • Energy efficient appliances
  • Use of compact florescent lightbulbs
  • On-demand water heaters

    result

    reduction in green house emissions


    All of the outlined innovative green approaches combined result in minimizing Boulder Bay’s carbon footprint by 32% compared to the current Tahoe Biltmore.

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