ENVIRONMENTAL PRINCIPLES - wood, water and power
The management of Tropical Homes believes that deforestation and water pollution are the two greatest dangers to the world in general, and to Indonesia in particular. We therefore believe it is indefensible to a) use wood and timber from the rain forests and b) to pollute the ground water. So we don’t. At our Plantation Development, we are using only engineered bamboo, coconut wood and engineered timber from properly managed plantations, properly certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC). At present, we are the only developer in Bali doing so. At our Green Village development, a joint venture with PT Bambu, we are going a step further and do not use conventional timber at all, instead opting for bamboo in its three forms, namely natural (untreated) bamboo, engineered bamboo (thin strips of bamboo glued together and compressed) and carbonised, strand woven bamboo. The latter is a relatively new technique, whereby the bamboo is pulverized, mixed with non-toxic glue and colours, compressed by high-powered hydraulic presses into thin sheets, woven into thin ‘mats’ and compressed and molded into whatever shape and size is desired for beams, window and door frames, flooring and wall panels. It is stronger than any tree, and doesn’t bend, crack or split.

As for water, Tropical Homes (like many other developers in Bali) have a zero-pollution system, using closed bio systems, naturally converting waste to clean garden water and compost.

Electricity is a controversial issue, and the philosophy of Tropical Homes is as follows: with solar PV panels currently being pollutant to make and generating electricity at double the price of the grid, the reason for using them are not yet strictly environmental but out of necessity and convenience. Ditto with LPG (liquid gas) generators. The electricity in Indonesia is not only generated by filthy coal power stations, but the grid is severely overloaded and in a terrible condition. Power cuts are a daily occurrence and electricity has been in effect rationed since the summer of 2008, with massive, planned power cuts. Until and unless this situation improves, any person who has the means must generate their own electricity. Therefore, in both current tropical Homes developments, solar panels and LPG generators are a standard feature.

SOME OF TROPICAL HOMES PREVIOUS DEVELOPMENTS INCLUDE:

Suluban Cliff Estate
A Grounds Kent designed clifftop residence in South West Bali, distinctly Balinese design, yet with clean and minimalistic touches, this villa is a landmark Bali property.

Karang Jimbaran Estate
With panoramic views of the whole of Bali, Karang Jimbaran is on top of the Bukit. The property is part of a four villa complex also developed by Tropical Homes and designed by Popo Danes. With clean lines, light materials mixed with sustainable wood, the villa is a modern masterpiece design, elegant and timeless.

Property Sales:
Tropical Homes Property Consultants Ltd is not an estate agent: we offer a very small selection of carefully vetted projects where we are confident of the sustainability, viability and credibility of the development and their principals, which is vital when doing business in unfamiliar territory. We charge the buyer a $10,000 consultancy fee, included in the purchase price, to handle the purchase and follow-up for you (such as variations and furnishings), and we negotiate the best price on your behalf, not the developer’s. In a country where rules and regulations are often confusing and contradictory, and where consumer protection is scarce, it is as important whom you purchase from than what you purchase.

Villa Rentals and Management:
PT Tropical Homes Villa Management specializes in villa rentals and management. Through our website, magazine and independent agent, we reach hundreds of thousands of potential customers, and our villa management expertise enables us to professionally look after your Bali property with a minimum of fuss at highly attractive rates. We currently offer around twenty first class villas all over Bali. We don’t work with apartments or large villa estates, and we personally inspect all villas on a regular basis to ensure the highest standards.

Contact Us:

SINGAPORE:
Tropical Homes Developments Ltd & Tropical Homes Property Consultants Ltd
SUITE NO. 3316
8 Temasek Boulevard #35-03 Suntec Tower 3
SINGAPORE 038988

Tel: +65 6508 9021
Fax: +65 6337 6211

BALI:
PT Tropical Homes Villa Management
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 120F
Sinpansiur, Kuta 80361

Tel: +62 (0)361 767888
Fax: +62 (0)361 767999

Email: info[at]tropicalhomesbali.com