Advancing Resort Development through Regenerative and
Carbon-Negative Technologies
In an era defined by climate urgency, ecotourism can no longer stop at “sustainable.” It must regenerate.
Group One West is building a first-of-its-kind hybrid resort and Indigenous co-led climate institute to demonstrate how hospitality can heal ecosystems, not just conserve them.
By incorporating frontier technologies — from waste-heat recovery and circular food waste-to-energy systems, to advanced water reuse Systems and bioelectricity research — the project sets a new global benchmark. Guests will not only experience eco-luxury; they will take part in a living laboratory where every stay contributes to carbon-negative outcomes and global climate solutions.
Energy That Grows From Nature
At Group One West, energy doesn’t just come from the sun and wind — it also comes from living systems. Our research institute is testing technologies that let plants, algae, and even soil microbes generate electricity. Imagine walking along a garden pathway where the plants beneath your feet are helping power the lights.
Living Energy at Work
You’ll see these innovations implemented across the resort:
- Algae ponds and bio-panels that generate clean electricity while purifying water.
- Smart gardens where soil microbes quietly produce power for sensors and lighting.
- Solar panels inspired by leaves that stay cool, make fresh water, and generate more electricity than ever before.
By blending nature and technology, Group One West is proving that energy can be grown, not just generated. Every guest experience becomes part of a global experiment in regeneration, helping shape the clean energy solutions of tomorrow.
Smart Energy Management
Our energy strategy goes beyond efficiency to regeneration.
- Implementing technology that captures heat from wastewater and repurposes it for space heating, hot water, and pools will reduce energy demand by up to 90% compared to conventional systems.
- A multi-source microgrid integrates solar, wind, wave, geothermal, and emerging bioelectricity systems, producing surplus clean power that can be shared with local communities.
- Intelligent controls monitor real-time use across the resort and Institute, optimizing demand and minimizing waste.
Together, these systems ensure the resort is energy-positive, with more clean energy exported than consumed on-site.
Sustainable Water Management
Water is life — and our systems treat it that way.
- Closed-loop showers reduce water and energy use by up to 90%, filtering and reusing water in real time while giving the guest flow and pressure control for optimum guest comfort.
- Graywater recycling and rainwater harvesting integrate with precision systems will ensure every drop is used wisely.
- Wastewater is not waste — it feeds back into recovery systems, coupling water and energy management into a regenerative cycle.
This design makes the resort a water-regeneration hub, demonstrating solutions that could ease water stress worldwide.
Intelligent Waste Management
Advanced Waste Management: Circular Economy Solutions
At Group One West, “waste” is a resource:
- Organic waste – food, grey and dark water is processed through hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) and anaerobic digestion, generating renewable natural gas for resort operations, biochar for soil, and nutrient-rich compost for agriculture.
- Automated sorting maximizes recycling, while composting returns organic material to on-site food production systems.
This integrated system transforms the resort into a closed-loop, carbon-negative circular economy, reducing landfill dependency and providing scalable solutions for surrounding communities.
Intelligent Building Design
The resort’s buildings are designed to restore rather than extract:
- Structures meet Living Building Challenge and Passive House standards, using mass-timber, bamboo, recycled steel, and reclaimed wood, structural stone building technology sourced from local quarries.
- Smart automation adjusts lighting, airflow, and temperature based on occupancy and conditions, minimizing energy use while maximizing guest comfort.
- Heat recovery, water recycling, and circular food systems are built directly into walls, pipes, and landscapes — making every building an active part of the regenerative biome.
Conclusion
Group One West is more than sustainable — it is carbon-negative, regenerative, and scalable. By blending Indigenous knowledge with advanced technologies from innovations and new inventions, and by closing the loop on energy, food, and water, the resort becomes a living blueprint for the hospitality industry worldwide.
Every stay is more than an experience — it’s a step toward regenerating the planet.
