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Biomimicry, Bamboo & Regenerative Design: A Masterclass with Louis Thompson
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 for
Conscious travelers, hotel owners, and hospitality leaders seeking high-impact, guest-centric sustainability strategies and regenerative design inspiration.
Timestamps / Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Intro: From Mauritius to manta rays—meet Nomadic Resorts’ Louis Thompson
02:31 – Career origin: Six Senses, post-tsunami pivot, and “special projects” innovation
05:03 – Career advice: Find what you enjoy, get feedback, and stick with it
07:15 – Why bamboo: Rapid renewability, tensile strength, carbon benefits, and resilience
10:08 – Organic forms: How bendy bamboo enables biomimicry and biophilic design
11:21 – Native ranges: Bamboo worldwide and what that means for local sourcing
13:40 – Genius loci: Designing for place vs. modular, scalable eco hospitality
16:49 – Playa Viva case study: Manta ray bamboo treehouses built in 8 months
18:30 – Results: Global awards, guest immersion, and regenerative tourism in action
20:12 – Rethinking luxury: From objects to transformative experiences and wellness travel
22:49 – “Well-washing”: Spotting superficial wellness vs. evidence-based design
24:34 – Healthy buildings: Materials, VOCs, indoor air quality, and ethical frameworks
29:43 – Biomimicry 101: Nature-inspired function (gecko feet to lotus effect)
31:30 – Biophilic design: Prospect/refuge, mental health, and evidence-based spaces
34:03 – Urban tips: Plants, sunlight, textures, images, and air quality at home
36:10 – Spas of the future: Circadian lighting, acoustic landscapes, color therapy
38:10 – Neuro-architecture: Designing spaces to evoke security, calm, transformation
39:55 – Cocoon-inspired tents: Purpose-built hospitality for specific life moments
40:51 – AI-curated travel: Birds of a feather, niche communities, and brand evolution
43:30 – Net positive impact: Guest experience, community benefit, ecosystem regeneration
44:42 – Life in Mauritius: Walks, sunsets, and building Nomadic Escapes
45:45 – Food with place: Creole outdoor cooking and communal dining
46:48 – Legacy: Leave every site more beautiful and biodiverse
Connect with the guest(s):
• Nomadic Resorts: https://www.nomadicresorts.com
• Follow Louis on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-thompson-9825308/
Out platforms
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-check-in/id1832522451
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YfXT8SElYqYEbhYqbD1AJ?si=00fad07476c14a70
Connect with us
Sponsor this Podcast: https://www.greenluxeinc.com/partner-with-us
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theconsciouscheckin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconsciouscheckin/
About Greenluxe: https://www.greenluxeinc.com/
1:1 with Amy: https://calendly.com/greenluxeinc/sustainable-hospitality
About the podcast
The core mission of The Conscious Check-in is to inspire travelers and hospitality leaders to embrace sustainability, showing how conscious choices in travel and luxury hospitality can create meaningful experiences for guests while driving positive impact for people, planet, and business.
@discoversoneva
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By Amy WaldCan 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 for
Conscious travelers, hotel owners, and hospitality leaders seeking high-impact, guest-centric sustainability strategies and regenerative design inspiration.
Timestamps / Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Intro: From Mauritius to manta rays—meet Nomadic Resorts’ Louis Thompson
02:31 – Career origin: Six Senses, post-tsunami pivot, and “special projects” innovation
05:03 – Career advice: Find what you enjoy, get feedback, and stick with it
07:15 – Why bamboo: Rapid renewability, tensile strength, carbon benefits, and resilience
10:08 – Organic forms: How bendy bamboo enables biomimicry and biophilic design
11:21 – Native ranges: Bamboo worldwide and what that means for local sourcing
13:40 – Genius loci: Designing for place vs. modular, scalable eco hospitality
16:49 – Playa Viva case study: Manta ray bamboo treehouses built in 8 months
18:30 – Results: Global awards, guest immersion, and regenerative tourism in action
20:12 – Rethinking luxury: From objects to transformative experiences and wellness travel
22:49 – “Well-washing”: Spotting superficial wellness vs. evidence-based design
24:34 – Healthy buildings: Materials, VOCs, indoor air quality, and ethical frameworks
29:43 – Biomimicry 101: Nature-inspired function (gecko feet to lotus effect)
31:30 – Biophilic design: Prospect/refuge, mental health, and evidence-based spaces
34:03 – Urban tips: Plants, sunlight, textures, images, and air quality at home
36:10 – Spas of the future: Circadian lighting, acoustic landscapes, color therapy
38:10 – Neuro-architecture: Designing spaces to evoke security, calm, transformation
39:55 – Cocoon-inspired tents: Purpose-built hospitality for specific life moments
40:51 – AI-curated travel: Birds of a feather, niche communities, and brand evolution
43:30 – Net positive impact: Guest experience, community benefit, ecosystem regeneration
44:42 – Life in Mauritius: Walks, sunsets, and building Nomadic Escapes
45:45 – Food with place: Creole outdoor cooking and communal dining
46:48 – Legacy: Leave every site more beautiful and biodiverse
Connect with the guest(s):
• Nomadic Resorts: https://www.nomadicresorts.com
• Follow Louis on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-thompson-9825308/
Out platforms
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-check-in/id1832522451
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YfXT8SElYqYEbhYqbD1AJ?si=00fad07476c14a70
Connect with us
Sponsor this Podcast: https://www.greenluxeinc.com/partner-with-us
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theconsciouscheckin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconsciouscheckin/
About Greenluxe: https://www.greenluxeinc.com/
1:1 with Amy: https://calendly.com/greenluxeinc/sustainable-hospitality
About the podcast
The core mission of The Conscious Check-in is to inspire travelers and hospitality leaders to embrace sustainability, showing how conscious choices in travel and luxury hospitality can create meaningful experiences for guests while driving positive impact for people, planet, and business.
@discoversoneva