Ins & Outs of Barbados 2023

22 At a Glance Another example of how the architecture of these homes embraces sustainable modern practices is the bioswale network in the Hilltop neighbourhood. This is designed to concentrate and convey stormwater runoff while removing debris and pollution, beneficially recharging groundwater. The Courtyard Villas use Enviroshake shingles on the roof, a truly realistic cedar shake, made from sustainable materials that are 100% recyclable. It is a durable, eco-friendly product that also has an elegant aesthetic appeal. The homes in the Apes Hill Barbados Golf Resort and Community have been designed to encourage natural ventilation, through the thoughtful siting of the homes and the arrangement of windows and doors, minimizing the reliance on air conditioning. Energy efficiency has also been taken into consideration with the introduction of variable speed pumps, LED lighting and energy star rated kitchen appliances. Homes can also benefit from photo voltaic electrical generation and electric golf cart and vehicle charging ports. Farming To supplement sustainable architecture and design in the communities, the clubhouse will use fresh produce grown on property following a ‘farm to fork’ concept. The agricultural land to the eastern side of the resort has been earmarked for agriculture, including the farm to fork initiative. Education is already underway with team members learning beekeeping to support the thirty beehives that have been established on site, and that number is scheduled to rise to 100. The thousands of palm trees, fruit trees such as soursop, cherry, breadfruit, and coffee trees; pollinating insects, such as butterflies and bees, are a crucial part of the Apes Hill ecosystem. From the vantage point of Apes Hill Barbados, your eyes feast on the ancient landscape of gullies, indigenous forest and lush woodlands of the incredible Scotland District. This district is critical in Barbados’ history: the area is part of an underwater mountain range that emerged from the ocean millions of years ago. At Apes Hill Barbados Golf Resort and Community, you can live, eat and play happily knowing that in and among all of the natural heritage, you haven’t interrupted the ecosystem; in fact, you’re sustaining it.