Can bamboo architecture redefine sustainable hospitality and eco luxury travel?Award-winning eco-resort designer Louis (Louie) Thompson, CEO of Nomadic Resorts ( ⁨@Sixsenseshotels⁩  ,  ⁨@PlayaViva⁩  ) joins Amy to explore how bamboo, biomimicry, and biophilic design are transforming sustainable hospitality. From manta ray-inspired treehouses in Mexico to modular, nature-positive lodges, Louie shares practical insights on building regenerative, guest-loved experiences without greenwashing. You’ll learn why bamboo’s rapid renewability matters, how design shapes mental wellness, and what AI means for hyper-personalized, wellness-driven travel communities.Who this episode is forConscious travelers, hotel owners, and hospitality leaders seeking high-impact, guest-centric sustainability strategies and regenerative design inspiration.Timestamps / Episode Breakdown00:00 – Intro: From Mauritius to manta rays—meet Nomadic Resorts’ Louis Thompson02:31 – Career origin: Six Senses, post-tsunami pivot, and “special projects” innovation05:03 – Career advice: Find what you enjoy, get feedback, and stick with it07:15 – Why bamboo: Rapid renewability, tensile strength, carbon benefits, and resilience10:08 – Organic forms: How bendy bamboo enables biomimicry and biophilic design11:21 – Native ranges: Bamboo worldwide and what that means for local sourcing13:40 – Genius loci: Designing for place vs. modular, scalable eco hospitality16:49 – Playa Viva case study: Manta ray bamboo treehouses built in 8 months18:30 – Results: Global awards, guest immersion, and regenerative tourism in action20:12 – Rethinking luxury: From objects to transformative experiences and wellness travel22:49 – “Well-washing”: Spotting superficial wellness vs. evidence-based design24:34 – Healthy buildings: Materials, VOCs, indoor air quality, and ethical frameworks29:43 – Biomimicry 101: Nature-inspired function (gecko feet to lotus effect)31:30 – Biophilic design: Prospect/refuge, mental health, and evidence-based spaces34:03 – Urban tips: Plants, sunlight, textures, images, and air quality at home36:10 – Spas of the future: Circadian lighting, acoustic landscapes, color therapy38:10 – Neuro-architecture: Designing spaces to evoke security, calm, transformation39:55 – Cocoon-inspired tents: Purpose-built hospitality for specific life moments40:51 – AI-curated travel: Birds of a feather, niche communities, and brand evolution43:30 – Net positive impact: Guest experience, community benefit, ecosystem regeneration44:42 – Life in Mauritius: Walks, sunsets, and building Nomadic Escapes45:45 – Food with place: Creole outdoor cooking and communal dining46:48 – Legacy: Leave every site more beautiful and biodiverseKey LinksConnect with the guest(s):• Nomadic Resorts: https://www.nomadicresorts.com• Follow Louis on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-thompson-9825308/Out platformsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-check-in/id1832522451Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YfXT8SElYqYEbhYqbD1AJ?si=00fad07476c14a70Connect with usSponsor this Podcast: https://www.greenluxeinc.com/partner-with-usLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theconsciouscheckin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconsciouscheckin/About Greenluxe:...

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