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Did you know that of the 204 known palm tree species in Madagascar, 98 percent don’t grow anywhere else in the world? It’s true. Madagascar is an incredibly diverse hot spot for palms due to the long period of isolation after the super continent broke apart. The northeastern forests there have the greatest species diversity. You can actually find up to 45 different species of palm in just one square kilometer in that area.
Daylight harvesting reduces overhead lighting use by taking advantage of ambient light. Dimming is enforced when a light level sensor determined that the optimal level of light is already achieved. This greatly reduced the amount of energy consumption.
Wellness centers demand a certain aesthetics of design and architecture. The ambiance must set a tranquil mood to allow clients respite from the hectic energies of today’s modern world. A synthetic thatch roof is among the easiest, most beautiful ways to help set the mood. Just seeing a thatched roof helps people relax and get in touch with their humanity.
Historically, thatched roofs in Thailand were virtually entirely made of nipa palm (Nypa fruticans Wurmb) leaves. These tropical palm leaves were once one of the prominent materials used in traditional Thai houses as a roofing material throughout history. Nipa palms grow along mangroves, deltas, tidal areas and swampy coastal lowland areas.
The suggestion way to combat these caterpillars to save Tiki huts from destruction is spraying chemical pesticides like Scimitar, Talstar, Tempo, or products to the palm fronds before assembling the roof. If the roof is already built, they suggest applying a Bacillus thuringiensis product or Spinosad to it. A concentrated spray is suggested. This practice seems worrisome and unnecessary.
Is it worth it for hotel designers and architects to jump through hoops in order to achieve LEED Certification on new hotel construction?
Natural thatch might be one of the most eco-friendly green roofing materials if the growing, harvesting, and maintenance of it hadn’t changed so drastically over time. The natural thatching industry was forced to change to meet consumer demand, modern fire codes and modern building codes. The fact is many of us no longer view natural thatch as a green roofing material, at least not when used commercially.
Patrons greatly prefer thatched tiki huts to umbrellas for shade while outside enjoying the fresh air and sun. Hotels, zoos, resorts and parks can offer unparalleled ambiance by setting the mood with a tiki hut as opposed to with umbrellas or any other form of cover.
