Treasure Island Construction

Roatan, Honduras

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Incorporating The Island Into Your Custom Home

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Incorporating Roatan Into Your Custom Home

When visiting the Island for the first time, prospective homeowners are often impressed by the unique architecture of their hotels, restaurants, and other local establishments. This impression can be used as inspiration when designing their custom home. Whether that home is built on Roatan or back in the US/Canada. So how can you incorporate Roatan’s atmosphere into your home?

Remember What Island Living Is All About

Everything about tropical home style revolves around relaxed living and being far more connected to one’s local environment. Think windows for air flow, comfortable furniture for lazing, and warm, soft lighting. The accessories and overall style of your  home should evoke a feeling of casual luxury; whisking you away to an island in a warm climate.

Install Exposed Beams

Many tropical homes and buildings feature tall vaulted ceilings – often showcasing wooden beams beneath their palm ladden roofs. This aesthetic can be assimilated into your own custom home, with a contemporary twist. Maintain the high ceiling, but opt for a flat surface featuring exposed wooden beams built with Roatan Mahogany. You can even use Roatan’s Mahogany or Teak to fully Not only will this add depth and detail to your home, but will cause the interior to appear both spacious and serene.

Hard Flooring Is Essential

Whether you enjoy marble, tile, or hardwood – solid flooring is essential to the tropical home style. Accent or area rugs can be incorporated to add both design and comfort, while the flooring itself brings the surrounding nature inside. This integration of the indoor-outdoor environment is a pillar in tropical homes.

Other Details To Consider

If you are fully committed to enjoying Island vibes at home, there are plenty of other details you can include in your custom home. Enhance your backyard with a natural pool. Opt for a more open floor plan by removing barriers between the kitchen and living room. You can also take advantage of the natural light by using large windows and doorways. And the best part? All of these details not only benefit your home, but benefit you! 

Your custom home is a long term investment! If you are looking for more custom home building advice, feel free to contact us today at +504-9660-1679 or victor@treasureislandconstruction.com.

Tips For Energy Efficient Home Design

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Tips For Energy Efficient Home Design

When you move to Roatan, you will be surrounded by lush foliage and rare wild/marine life. Suddenly, you will become more aware of Earth’s limited resources, and how your consumption truly can make a difference in the immediate surroundings. One way to fully enjoy the luxuries of home while making a small impact on the environment is through building an energy efficient home. Not only does this come along with long term savings, but also contributes to less consumption and waste of resources. Making an overall minimum impact on Roatan’s delicate ecosystem!

Directional Design

The positioning of your home is critical to maximizing energy output. If your home is positioned in a way that absorbs maximum sunlight, or doesn’t allow for natural air flow, you will find yourself spending a lot on cooling costs.

Landscaping

Landscaping is a great way to enhance the natural environment, as well as save energy. Plant trees that will provide the necessary shade to keep your home cool, as well as prevent the soil from absorbing too much sun. This will lower cooling costs as well as water consumption.

Green Tip: Include an area for compost on your property!
Composting provides a natural alternative to chemical shedding fertilizers which can harm the reef. This will also contribute to less unnecessary trash being accumulated on the island.

Lighting

Make the most of natural lighting in your space to reduce energy costs. In areas that do require lighting, opt for an LED Bulb. LED lighting can reduce energy use between 40 and 80%.

Consider Solar Power

The ability to supplement your hot water and AC costs with a solar system ends up paying for itself. You can even store the excess power to use when there is an issue with the main power source.

Don’t Forget The Top And The Bottom!

Concrete or stone floors can help keep your home naturally cooler. And don’t neglect which material you choose to use for a roof! Metal roofs are a wonderful option for reflecting heat and withstanding Roatan’s salty air.

We are here to help you build your dream home – which both fulfills your desires and contributes to the conservation of Roatan’s natural beauty. Contact Victor today to discuss making those dreams an energy efficient reality. Call +504- 9660-1679 or victor@treasureislandconstruction.com.