Little Black Book of Glamping 2022
Everything you need to set up a glampsite - suppliers, expert knowledge and inspiration. From the publishers of Open Air Business magazine.
Everything you need to set up a glampsite - suppliers, expert knowledge and inspiration. From the publishers of Open Air Business magazine.
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ADVICE<br />
Sustainable Design<br />
Sustainability<br />
The principles <strong>of</strong> sustainable design for tourist accommodation with learnings from The National Forest<br />
Sustainability is made up <strong>of</strong><br />
a complex and diverse set <strong>of</strong><br />
issues, but the National Forest<br />
Company, in consultation<br />
with architects Arboreal and<br />
glamping consultants Crown<br />
& Canopy, has identified seven<br />
design principles to help create<br />
exemplary sustainable tourist<br />
accommodation.<br />
The design guide is a call to<br />
action to landowners, developers,<br />
operators and investors to<br />
join the National Forest – 200<br />
square miles <strong>of</strong> newly planted<br />
woodlands, farmland and<br />
ancient forests across central<br />
England – in creating a new<br />
wave <strong>of</strong> sustainable tourism<br />
accommodation.<br />
Here we outline the main<br />
learnings from the guide,<br />
which can be applied to the<br />
wider glamping industry to<br />
create developments that<br />
sit harmoniously with their<br />
landscape, community and<br />
guests, as well as contributing to<br />
carbon reduction.<br />
The design guide advises<br />
readers to see these ideas as a<br />
‘menu <strong>of</strong> options’ to be used<br />
according to the needs <strong>of</strong> a<br />
project and in line with ambition<br />
and budget. The principles<br />
are scalable and have been<br />
developed to complement other<br />
technical sustainability standards<br />
including BREEAM and the Living<br />
Building Challenge.<br />
Download the guide at<br />
www.nationalforest.org for<br />
comprehensive explanations<br />
and examples <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the<br />
principles. Below is a summary<br />
and food for thought.<br />
1. DEVELOP IN HARMONY WITH<br />
THE FOREST CHARACTER<br />
• Design to enhance forest<br />
character<br />
• Site buildings sensitively<br />
• Engage with local history and<br />
vernacular design<br />
• Bring nature into interior<br />
designs<br />
2. DESIGN FOR HEALTH AND<br />
WELLBEING<br />
• Encourage active lifestyles<br />
• Support mental wellbeing<br />
• Encourage a connection with<br />
others<br />
• Strengthen connections with<br />
the forest<br />
• Ensure comfort for everyone<br />
• Make the forest accessible<br />
3. SUPPORT THE FOREST<br />
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMY<br />
• Create connections with your<br />
neighbours<br />
• Become part <strong>of</strong> a tourism<br />
network<br />
• Tell the National Forest story<br />
• Inspire guests through<br />
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