Our Sacred Bond With Nature
Honouring Ancient Wisdom in Modern Luxury
OUR COMMITMENT
At KAN Tulum, we recognize that true luxury emerges from harmony with the natural world. While combining spirituality with contemporary architecture may seem unconventional, we embrace this responsibility ⏤ nurturing this sacred land through conscious choices and sustainable practices that honour both our ancestors and future generations.
OUR FUNDAMENTAL AXIS
We focus on 3 fundamental axes: environmental impact, renewal energies and water conservation, which represent 80% of the true objectives of sustainable development.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMAPCT
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The KAN model used the four elements to recognize the benefits of raising the treehouse towers above the ground. This elevation results in optimal water drainage, natural vegetation growth with native plants, beautiful sunlight with strategic shading, and crosswind ventilation to reduce mildew while keeping the interior ambient temperature cooler.
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Not every tree or plant may be used for construction, so transplanting becomes the next best alternative. By educating ourselves on the specifics of this parcel of land, we managed to transplant a substantial amount of species. Trees with lower water storage were repurposed as wood. The equivalent of the remainder removed has been replanted in other locations.
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Over 1,000 m³ of excavated limestone was incorporated into the walls, floors, and various decor throughout the hotel.
Local artists designed chairs, tables, and headboards with materials discovered throughout the property, materials typically disposed of by fire.
KAN integrated the “all-natural” concept by using limestone, bamboo, sustainable woods, and chukum (a limestone and tree resin, 100% organic stucco-type finishing) throughout the project.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
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Our solar farm bask in the glorious Caribbean sun and help harness renewable energy from our beautiful star in the sky. These cells allow us to power most of the air conditioning throughout the treehouses and staffing.
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Emissions come from two phases of a building's lifecycle, the construction and the operation. The operation of buildings worldwide creates 28% of global emissions. Insulation and ventilation are the most substantial designs that can help reduce the need for energy consumption. The natural insulation of KAN’s custom-made Bamboo Skin reduces interior temperature, regulates humidity, and absorbs pollution. The construction process creates embodied carbons (CO2 emitted in the production of the material) through direct and indirect emissions resulting in 11% of global emissions. We have achieved a negative emission model that compensates beyond our property's impact.
WATER PRESERVATION
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Our water treatment system prioritizes the safety of the aquifer below. All greywater is purified and filtered through our state-of-the-art water treatment plant before returning to its underground home.
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Clean water pumps into our reverse osmosis system. Then it is softened before being dispersed throughout the complex for all to use.
CARING FOR OUR HOME
Our Commitment
At KAN Tulum, sustainability isn't just a policy—it's our foundation. We believe luxury and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. Our commitment to this land shapes everything we do, from how we built our spaces to how we operate daily.
Thoughtful Design
Our architecture embraces the natural world rather than imposing upon it. Biophilic design principles guide our spaces, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. Natural ventilation, abundant greenery, and materials like bamboo and local stone create spaces that breathe with the surrounding environment.
Our natural cenote isn't just a beautiful feature—it's a living reminder of our responsibility to preserve the intricate water systems that make Tulum so extraordinary.
Conscious Operations
We've integrated practical systems that reduce our environmental footprint:
Water reclamation and grey water treatment systems conserve our most precious resource
Renewable energy installations harness the abundant Yucatán sunshine
Careful waste management minimizes what leaves our property
Locally-sourced materials and supplies reduce transportation impacts
