{"id":639,"date":"2025-01-06T11:07:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T11:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webuiexpert.com\/skymont\/?post_type=case_studies&#038;p=639"},"modified":"2025-01-26T03:35:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-26T03:35:18","slug":"japan-resort-residences","status":"publish","type":"case_studies","link":"https:\/\/demellows.com\/skymont\/case_studies\/japan-resort-residences\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Resort Residences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Skymont invested in a boutique wellness resort residence in Niseko with a focus on preserving the natural beauty of Asia\u2019s top ski resort. Meanwhile, the Project is committed to contributing to a sustainability fund that shall support social and environmental related initiatives in Niseko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Development Partner<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.temaktreehouse.com\/\">Temak Treehouse<\/a>&nbsp;specializes in developing boutique residences in the heart of Niseko.&nbsp;&nbsp;Specifically, it is committed to small-scale development projects to support local communities, promote local culture, and preserve natural resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Developer has received technical services from professional consultancy to ensure that the Project adheres to international sustainability&nbsp;standards.&nbsp; Its development philosophy is anchored on the three pillars of sustainability:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Planet<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Harmony with nature and environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>People<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Healthy lifestyles and engaging communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Profits<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Creating and preserving value for homeowners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our operating partner is a globally renowned hotel &amp; resort operator centering its business philosophy on promoting customer wellness and planet sustainability.&nbsp; Specifically, it is committed to small-scale \u201cregenerative\u201d development projects, which effectively support local communities, promote local culture, and preserve natural resources.&nbsp; Out of its +20 projects globally, the Operator has won numerous international sustainability and wellness awards.&nbsp; Regarding Yamakei Residences, the Operator is providing technical services to the development to ensure that the Project adheres to the group\u2019s global standards in terms of sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Emerged in recent years as the top ranking ski area in Asia, Niseko thrives upon tourism with a +10-fold increase in international tourist numbers over the past decade. The area\u2019s&nbsp;defining powder snow cannot be sustained without the blessings from the natural environment, and calls for a sensible balance between economic development and environmental preservation,&nbsp; where the Project is of no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Actions and Achievements<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Natural landscape preservation&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Creation of a natural stone gabion wall along the adjacent creek to preserve an overlooking view of the cascading stream, instead of simply paving over the creek at lower construction cost and complexity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/skymont.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/skymontcapital-665745.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2752\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Natural Stone Gabion Wall (construction stage)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/skymont.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/skymontcapital-016045.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2755\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lush greenery preserved around the Project<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Energy efficiency promotion<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Adoption of various state-of-the-art HVAC facilities to help increase energy efficiency and improve indoor air quality in all seasons, such as energy-recovery ventilators, radiant panel, underfloor heating, low-E argon gas windows, and natural light illumination design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/skymont.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/skymontcapital-477506.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2758\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Low-Energy windows and underfloor heating<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/skymont.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/skymontcapital-416452.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2761\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>&nbsp;Natural light illumination design&nbsp;(fit-out stage)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Low-impact materials adoption and recycling practice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Featuring environment-friendly wood floors and doors, and the application of natural materials and recycled wood in the accent walls of all units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adoption of robust concrete for better soundproofing and heat insulation, reducing life-cycle energy consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adoption of interior carpets made of recycled polyester materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strict waste prevention, segregation and recycling processes in place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/skymont.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/skymontcapital-329502.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2764\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>&nbsp;Recycled wood adopted in accented walls<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Local empowerment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skymont\u2019s commitment to support Niseko\u2019s environmental and social initiatives, potentially through dedicated sustainability fund for the Project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local material sourcing and manufacturing of furnitures in Sapporo to leverage on the local manufacturing capacities and traditional craftsmanship, e.g., \u201cSapporo Nanseki\u201d fireplaces, where nanseki is a quintessential soft stone material that defines and represents Hokkaido\u2019s building tradition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outlook<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The Project will be operated in line with the Developer\u2019s sustainable guidelines, and target LEED Silver Certification or equivalent regional energy efficiency certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skymont invested in a boutique wellness resort residence in Niseko with a focus on preserving the natural beauty of Asia\u2019s top ski resort. Meanwhile, the Project is committed to contributing to a sustainability fund that shall support social and environmental related initiatives in Niseko. 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