Cool Lodge In The Middle Of The Desert

Adrere Amellal Ecolodge nestled in a desert oasis , this tranquil lodge was hand built in 1998 into the side of sandstone mountain, overlooking a salt water lake in Siwa, Egypt.

Designed as carbon neutral building, this lodge uses locally sourced Kershif (a mixture sun dried salt rock mixed with clay), biodegreable resources and vernacular architeure principles.

The buildings uses it's thick wall as a thermal mass buffer and it's small opening reduce heat gain from glazing. Passive ventilation system strategically placed to eliminate the need for mechanical air conditioning.