As a unique landform, the desert is an irresistible attraction for countless travelers who want to explore it. As a building that solves the accommodation problem in the desert, the desert hotel should follow the two core principles of aesthetic appeal and ecological sustainability when designing, so that it can shine more brightly on the barren land.
Architectural Aesthetics of Desert Hotel
Desert hotels are important nodes in the desert. In the vast desert, they are like signposts for tourists, guiding their direction. The architectural form of desert hotels is an attraction for tourists and an echo of the desert environment. The combination of scientific design and the long heritage of the desert can present the most beautiful side of desert hotels to residents and nature.
Design Concept Integrating Nature
Desert hotels should not be abrupt, as if they are out of tune with the surrounding desert. Therefore, when designing a desert hotel, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the coordination between the architectural form of the desert hotel and the surrounding environment, and make the desert hotel appear naturally in the desert without destroying the original beauty of the desert.
Natural landscapes such as undulating dunes and rock distribution in the desert are common. When designing a desert hotel, the architectural form of the desert hotel is integrated into these natural landscapes, such as the circular design of the dome and the use of desert yellow tarpaulins. This is not only protection and respect for natural treasures but also elevates the design concept of the desert hotel to a high level.
The Application of Light and Shadow Art
It is a wonderful idea to create a richer visual effect for the desert hotel through the art of light and shadow. Use natural light and artificial light to make the light interact with the desert hotel, thus creating a more tranquil and mysterious atmosphere.
You can cleverly use skylights and transparent sidewall designs. This design allows natural light to penetrate, so that it is easier for sunlight to shine into the hotel rooms during the day, and at night the huge transparent side walls can give residents a better stargazing experience. When residents need privacy or want to block the scorching sun, they can draw the curtains and use the lights to ensure normal indoor activities. At the same time, these designs can also increase the three-dimensional and dynamic sense of the desert hotel.
Color Effect
When designing a desert hotel, color is also one of the important factors you need to consider. Dark exterior surfaces help absorb heat, making the interior of the desert hotel relatively warmer. Conversely, light exterior surfaces can reduce heat absorption by reflecting sunlight, making the desert hotel cooler.
And the color effect can also affect the occupants' perception of space. Light colors can make the space in the desert hotel look more spacious and bright. If you are designing a small desert hotel, light colors are more suitable. Dark colors can make space appear more profound. When designing some desert hotels that require privacy, dark colors are a better choice.
Sustainability Design Principles
When designing a desert hotel, following sustainable design principles not only helps reduce environmental impact and protect the environment but also improves the health and well-being of occupants.
Ventilation Design
Due to the unique climate and terrain of the desert, the wind in the desert is very strong, especially in spring and summer. Reasonable use of such wind energy for desert hotels can reduce dependence on air conditioning and reduce energy consumption. You can guide fresh air in by designing reasonable door and window positions, sizes, and room layouts, and using natural airflow and temperature differences to achieve ventilation.
Insulation Materials
Insulation materials can effectively isolate the temperature difference between the inside and outside of desert hotels, reduce the temperature change in the hotel, and prevent heat dissipation in desert hotels. Therefore, when designing desert hotels, it is necessary to use high-quality insulation materials, which can provide residents with a more stable and comfortable living environment.
More importantly, insulation materials will not pollute the environment, help reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and make a positive contribution to environmental protection.
Solar Energy Facilities
Installing solar energy facilities can also reduce dependence on traditional energy and reduce energy consumption. When designing a desert hotel, you can design some solar panels on the exterior surface of the hotel to maximize the use of solar energy without affecting the aesthetics. In this way, the hotel can use solar energy for electricity supply, thereby reducing dependence on traditional electricity. In addition, solar panels can also play a role in heat insulation, reduce the use of air conditioning, and further save energy.
Global Model Desert Hotel
Many famous desert tents around the world can bring inspiration to your design and serve as a good reference.
Anantara Tozeur Resort is one of the best hotels in Tunisia. Although the entire hotel is in the desert, its unique pool villa design highlights a sense of contrast. And it is close to the steep Atlas Mountains. No one can resist the happiness of enjoying a beautiful spa in the hotel after exploring the jungle and desert.
Camp Sarika
Camp Sarika is located in the heart of the Utah desert, surrounded by endless wilderness. It is also uniquely designed with 10 exquisite sand-colored tent pavilions, which not only echo the desert in color, but also have spacious terraces to increase the experience of leisure in the desert.
Kumtag Desert Star Hotel
Kumtag Starry Sky Hotel is located in China. The hotel adopts a unique dome-shaped design, which looks like a raised dune. In the morning, visitors can run in the desert to their heart's content. And at night, the huge transparent front window design of the dome tent allows residents to get close to the desert and enjoy the stars in the desert sky.
Conclusion
Desert hotel design is a unique challenge, but as long as the architectural aesthetics and sustainability principles of desert hotels are followed during design, the perfect balance between architectural aesthetics and environmental responsibility can be achieved in such an extreme environment as the desert. If the design of the dome tent attracts you, please do not hesitate to contact the Shelter Dome for more details!