The first four studio apartments of his new eco-resort project have been completed. And Selengut says he is closer now than ever to finding the ideal way to build with sustainable materials in the Virgin Islands. The key to this new project was a refrigerator. "It was doing its job, keeping perishables cold and making ice while remaining quiet and energy efficient," Selengut said. "Eureka! Why not construct a studio-sized area that is similar to a walk-in food locker?"
And that's what he and architect Glen Speer did using Eco-Panels (www.eco-panels.com) and its Sustainable Insulated Panel System. "All new Concordia units are built with the SIPS panels containing 6 inches of foam between the outside plywood and the finished interior," Selengut said."The exteriors are wrapped with metal foil and then Hardi-planked for a tight seal."
The studios rent for $250 a night in winter and $160 a night during summer.
Concordia Eco-Studios Web site
- http://concordiaecostudios.blogspot.com/