by Helen Morgan
filed under: Architecture, Eco Tourism, Eco-Inspiration


A holiday on a tropical island is the stuff dreams are made of, but luxury island resorts aren’t often the eco-ideal. Thankfully, architects all over the world have been busy designing the ultimate paradise getaways that combine sustainability, luxury and adventure, all within a single eco-friendly island destination. From an organic garden in Fiji, a hydro-powered hotel in the Bahamas, to the concept of a repurposed oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, whether you are looking to plan a real-life escape, or are simply looking for a way to break free from the daily grind without leaving your desk, jump ahead for six of the most impressive and innovative sustainable island resorts from across the globe!
MICHAEL GRAVES SENTOSA ECO RESORT SINGAPORE
JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU RESORT – FIJI
STAR ISLAND RESORT, BAHAMAS
SIX SENSES ECO RESORT VIETNAM
THE OFIS TROPICAL RESORTS IN MALDIVES
MORRIS ARCHITECTS OIL RIG RESORTS


MICHAEL GRAVES SENTOSA ECO-RESORT SINGAPORE
The 121-acre Resorts World Sentosa, an idea conceived by household name Michael Graves, is the brilliant eco-resort built on an island off the coast of Singapore. A multi-million square foot complex, the resort features six hotels, a casino, a convention center, a waterfront auditorium, a spa, a marina, an animal park, retail and restaurants. To compliment all this extravagant fun, the resort also features a number of sustainable initiatives such as photovoltaic systems to provide power, and green roofs to insulate the buildings.


JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU RESORT – FIJI
Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort is an extraordinary little eco-resort located on a peninsula outside of the town of Savusavu, Fiji. Alongside the opportunity to take part in some amazing diving and snorkeling in a marine reserve, the resort boasts traditional Fijian architecture and an organic garden. Plans include the restoration of the surrounding eco-system and the resorts boasts a community foundation that gives back to the local people.
(Source: www.inhabitat.com )