Regenerative Destination Development
Strategy + Certification for a Large-Scale Eco-Tourism Site
This project required a delicate balance between ambition and ecology. The vision extended far beyond compliance—toward a new kind of place-making, where cultural narrative, environmental performance, and systems coherence were all considered essential. The work focused on aligning architectural design with ecological function, enabling a guest experience that felt both grounded and visionary.
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Strategy + Certification for a Large-Scale Eco-Tourism Site
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Provided strategic sustainability leadership for a multi-asset regenerative tourism destination in a sensitive ecological and cultural region. The project included ultra-luxury hospitality, wellness, arts programming, and renewable infrastructure—all developed under the mandate to align with national ESG goals and demonstrate environmental and cultural stewardship on a global stage.
The destination was envisioned not just as a place—but as a system of interdependent components designed for long-term resilience.
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Develop and lead the destination-wide sustainability and certification strategy
Ensure alignment with internal ESG frameworks and national regulatory requirements
Integrate regenerative principles across built, cultural, and ecological assets
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to embed sustainability into every layer of the project lifecycle
Support implementation of renewable energy systems and closed-loop resource strategies
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Defined and delivered an integrated sustainability framework applicable to all development components
Directed LEED and EarthCheck certification pathways across hospitality, public, and infrastructure assets
Developed ESG-aligned reporting mechanisms for C-suite oversight and investor engagement
Collaborated with architects, engineers, and consultants to align spatial planning with regenerative objectives
Integrated a 65-hectare solar plant into the design and operations vision
Provided technical guidance and strategic narrative for board-level ESG positioning
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All project assets designed to meet or exceed international environmental standards
Project positioned as a model for regenerative destination development in the Middle East
Certification processes aligned with future-proof operational planning and brand storytelling
Project delivery contributed to broader national sustainability benchmarks and investment readiness