Supporting Southeast Asia’s Largest Wind Farm with Modular Hybrid Tents

Eco Structures Australia is supplying modular hybrid tents for HAKSA Hotel, a purpose-built accommodation hub supporting the $1 billion Monsoon Wind Farm in southern Laos. These insulated, elevated structures will house on-site staff, executive guests, and serve as multi-use spaces just 100 metres from the turbine installation zone.

With over 30 years of construction experience, a global footprint spanning 18+ countries, and ISO9001:2015 certification, we specialise in delivering prefabricated, environmentally sustainable accommodation that thrives in complex environments.

From flood-prone terrain to remote, high-performance infrastructure builds, our system is designed to exist in harmony with the land while promoting long-term economic and ecological impact. The HAKSA Hotel project is a living demonstration of this commitment.

Quick Summary

• Eco Structures is delivering hybrid modular tents to support operations at HAKSA Hotel, a facility developed to house personnel for Laos’ Monsoon Wind Farm.
• Monsoon Wind is Southeast Asia’s largest wind energy project, delivering 600MW of renewable power and backed by Bangkok-based Impact Electrons Siam.
• Our tents are fully insulated, elevated above ground, and designed to withstand tropical weather conditions while offering thermal comfort and operational efficiency.
• The build team includes over 80% local hires, trained by Eco Structures to independently complete future installation phases.
• This project represents a fusion of clean energy development, local employment, and sustainable, modular accommodation innovation.

Project Overview – The Monsoon Wind Farm

Scale and Strategic Importance

Set across the Sekong and Attapeu provinces in southern Laos, the Monsoon Wind Farm is Southeast Asia’s largest wind energy development, both in scale and ambition. Valued at approximately $1 billion AUD and backed by regional investors and development banks, the project is designed to produce 600 megawatts of clean, renewable power for cross-border energy trade, including export into Vietnam.

This is more than a renewable energy installation. It’s a major step forward for Laos in diversifying its energy mix and strengthening its position as a net exporter of clean power. Its scale sets a new benchmark for wind generation across Southeast Asia.

Environmental Benefits

Over the life of the project, it is estimated that the Monsoon Wind Farm will offset more than 35 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions (the equivalent to removing millions of cars from the road). Its remote jungle location, though challenging, was selected for optimal wind yield and minimal environmental disruption.

HAKSA Hotel was established within this context: to deliver essential, eco-sensitive accommodation for the skilled personnel managing daily operations, while ensuring the surrounding ecosystems remain undisturbed. Eco Structures’ modular solution was the natural fit—engineered for agility, designed for low impact.

The Client – Impact Electrons Siam (IES)

Who They Are

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Bangkok, Impact Electrons Siam (IES) is a privately owned renewable energy developer with a focus on utility-scale solar and wind projects across Southeast Asia. Their vision is centred around accelerating Asia’s clean energy transition through high-impact, technically sophisticated projects that deliver energy security, regional integration, and climate resilience.

IES is not just a client, we see them as an alignment partner. Their values reflect our own: sustainability, collaboration, and innovation in service of long-term outcomes.

Why This Matters

The Monsoon Wind Farm is not only the first wind energy project in Laos, but also a model for regional cooperation in infrastructure delivery and energy flow. With backing from international stakeholders and deep local engagement, IES has positioned itself as a leader in renewable deployment that is both commercially scalable and socially inclusive.

By integrating HAKSA Hotel into the fabric of this clean energy initiative, IES reinforces the importance of sustainable, culturally sensitive development. This is a philosophy we share and help bring to life through our flexible, environmentally considerate building system.

Eco Structures’ Role at HAKSA Hotel

Project Scope

At the heart of the Monsoon Wind development lies HAKSA Hotel, a boutique, purpose-built eco retreat positioned just 100 metres from the turbine installation zone. More than a hospitality concept, it functions as a fully integrated operational base, accommodating project staff, executives, and meetings.

Eco Structures Australia was engaged to design, supply, and partially install a tailored hybrid tent solution to support the hotel’s function. Our patented building system was selected for its rapid deployment, thermal efficiency, and ability to deliver high-performance infrastructure with minimal ground disturbance. This is critical in a location that must remain both operational and ecologically protected.

Tent Breakdown

The configuration includes a mix of staff and executive accommodation, along with a shared gathering space. Each tent has been adapted to suit tropical conditions, with an emphasis on durability, comfort, and airflow:

• 4 x 5m x 10m hybrid tents – staff accommodation (2 beds per tent)
• 2 x 5m x 7.5m hybrid tents – executive suites (1 bed per tent)
• 1 x 6.3m hybrid tent – dedicated space for meetings and communal use

This phased installation is already operational, with further stages to be delivered by the locally trained construction team.

Engineered for Efficiency – Tent Design Features

Climate-Responsive Design

Every element of the HAKSA tent solution was engineered with tropical Laos in mind. With high humidity, seasonal monsoons, and remote terrain, the site demanded resilient structures that perform without compromising comfort or aesthetics.

Key features include:

• Elevated Substructure: All tents are raised one metre off the ground to promote natural airflow, prevent water ingress, and reduce thermal load. This also protects biodiversity by limiting disruption to the ground layer.
• Thermal and Acoustic Insulation: Each tent features R3.3 insulated wall panels and ceilings, supporting sound reduction and temperature regulation, key for maintaining guest wellbeing in fluctuating conditions.
• Ventilation and Shading: Designed to maximise cross-breeze and shaded exposure, tents remain cooler during the day and dry more rapidly following heavy rains.

Durable Materials and Structural Integrity

• Hot-Dip Galvanised Steel Frames: Engineered for longevity and corrosion resistance, the steel framework is cyclone-rated, giving the structures unmatched strength in volatile conditions.
• Lift-and-Brace Kits: These allow the tents to be securely installed on sloped or uneven ground, ensuring stability and safety without requiring extensive excavation or concrete footings.
• Heavy-Duty PVC Roof Membranes: Manufactured for durability, these all-weather membranes are fire retardant, mould resistant, and easy to clean. This prolongs the life of the structure while reducing maintenance overhead.

Combined, these features form a system that is modular, resilient, and perfectly suited to off-grid infrastructure environments.

Skills Transfer & Local Employment

Workforce Development

More than 80% of the construction team engaged on the HAKSA Hotel project have been hired locally—a conscious choice driven by both Eco Structures and IES. Beyond simply delivering accommodation, our role included on-the-ground training and knowledge sharing designed to equip the local workforce with the skills and confidence to carry out future phases independently.

Eco Structures’ installation specialists, Justin and Mike, led the first phase of the build, working closely with local teams in tent assembly, systems integration, and site preparation. This hands-on engagement provided real-time learning opportunities and created an open channel for questions, troubleshooting, and adaptive techniques specific to the Laotian environment.

Knowledge Sharing in Action

We don’t just build structures, we build capacity. By training local workers in our modular system, we create jobs, promote economic inclusion, and ensure that the knowledge stays in-country. The result is not only a fully functional accommodation solution, but a team of local builders capable of expanding it well into the future.

It’s a philosophy embedded in our system: minimal site impact, maximum human impact.

Why This Project Matters

A Model of Modular Sustainability

HAKSA Hotel demonstrates what’s possible when modular building meets forward-thinking infrastructure. It’s a microcosm of responsible development, merging the needs of a billion-dollar clean energy project with the realities of remote terrain, community involvement, and low-carbon construction.

Where conventional building might have introduced heavy machinery, concrete footings, and long lead times, our flat-packed solution achieved structural excellence with a lighter footprint—delivered in weeks, not months.

Delivering Real Impact

This project is not about tents, it’s about progress. Eco Structures’ hybrid accommodation supports operational continuity, enhances worker wellbeing, protects local ecology, and uplifts the community. It stands as a living example of how infrastructure, tourism, and sustainability can co-exist, not just in theory, but in practice.

Bringing Vision to Life

Eco Structures Australia’s involvement in the Monsoon Wind Farm reinforces our expertise in delivering modular accommodation for complex, remote, and climate-sensitive projects. Through our partnership with IES, we’ve proven that prefab construction can do more than house people. It can catalyse skills, protect environments, and strengthen infrastructure delivery at scale.

Our hybrid tents at HAKSA Hotel show that high-spec outcomes don’t require heavy impact. Elevated, insulated, and installed without concrete, they meet the demands of 24/7 operations while respecting the land they stand on.

If you’re seeking a partner to support accommodation in challenging, remote, or sustainability-critical environments, let’s make your own masterpiece. Contact us to start building something future-focused.