Future of Tetiaroa
TetiaroaPacific Beachcomber SC began construction on Tetiaroa in 2009. The first phase of building included reconstruction and reorientation of the runway, as the original surface was in disrepair and not long enough to meet current aviation regulations. In addition, a reef dock was built to enable the transfer of supplies from the ocean side of the reef to the lagoon side.
When construction is completed, the motu Onetahi will include a luxury eco-hotel (The Brando), spa, research station, staff village and private runway.
The resort is expected to be certified LEED Platinum, the highest LEED certification level possible. LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system that provides third-party verification that a building was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most, including energy savings, water efficiency, and CO2 emissions reduction.
Using various methods of renewable energy -- solar panels, bio-fuel generators and a sea-water air conditioning (SWAC)) system, as well as innovative wastewater treatment procedures -- the entire resort aims to create a net zero water and energy community. This objective is above and beyond the requirements of LEED and reflects Marlon Brando’s passion for environmental sustainability.
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