From above, this looks like any other solar farm, but this is an all-new eco resort, designed by Baharash Architecture for a site surrounded by dunes in the UAE. The Liwa Oasis will boast a host of sustainable features, including a 15,700-square-feet solar array that provides enough energy to power the entire 84,000-square-foot development. “At the very early stages of the project, we found out that we could extract groundwater using a deep well. This gave us an opportunity to create a story around a spring, which was of critical importance to Bedouins for trade and transportation routes,” said Baharash Bagherian. Continue reading for more pictures and information.
“The resort will provide job opportunities for locals, creating a more diversified economy. It will also preserve the region’s heritage and provide greater interaction with native people,” said Bagherian.
