Bundjel Retreat

Bundjel Eco Retreat is to be designed to the highest standards for ecological sustainable development. It will achieve a five star energy rating and a four star accommodation rating. The development aims to be a benchmark for sustainable development.

The primary principals will be :

• Siting of units to avoid removal of large native trees.
• Orientation of units to maximise northern sunlight
• Design of units to maximise passive solar principals and achieve a 5 star energy rating.
• Use construction methods that suits the terrain and limits excavation to a minimum.
• Utilize energy systems that minimises the production of green house gasses and follows renewable energy principals.
• Install waste disposal Systems that minimises water use and waster disposal impact.
• Use materials that are from sustainable sources and or are recycled.
• Maximise natural lighting, natural heating, minimal heat loss and minimal heat gain in winter.
• Re-vegetation of the site with indigenous plants
• Finishes to be of low toxicity and sympathetic to the natural environment.
• Identify the cultural significance of the aboriginal inhabitants.
• Provide an educational experience of the aboriginal bush tucker.
• Provide an educational experience for all visitors of aboriginal way of life.