Rosewood Resort Phuket is a low-rise luxury resort featuring 71 pavilions and villas. It is one of the first LEED BD+C Gold Certified resorts in Thailand. Our goal was to create an energy model for this project. Over 13 months, from May 2019 to June 2020, we collected energy performance data and developed a calibrated energy model for LEED BD+C. This model was calibrated with a baseline in line with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007.
Innovative features include extensive natural lighting—78% of interiors benefit from sunlight—reducing the need for artificial lighting. Rooftop gardens cover over 30% of the building roofs, helping to cool the buildings and enhance ocean views. The resort also follows energy-efficient design principles with insulated roofs, aerated walls, dual-pane windows, LED lighting, and motion sensors.