Green Tourism Gold accommodation built with Sustainable Design from Shipping Containers

Sustainability is about living comfortably while using less energy. Here at Ty Cwtch Boathouse we focused on low embodied energy materials — reusing and recycling where possible, including shipping containers and locally sourced larch — alongside 100% renewable electricity, an air source heat pump, high insulation, and low draught levels. We also minimise construction waste. Simple principles: what do we need, will it work well, and will it look good? This approach earned an Innovation Award from Visit Wales and Cardiff Project of the Year recognition.