Affluent Page Magazine

Developer and visionary Frank McKinney struck gold when he designed the $29 million Aqua Liana in Palm Beach County, Fla. Aqua Liana means “water flower” in Tahitian and Fijian and the name is perfectly suited for this water-engulfed home. The mansion is the worlds largest and most eco friendly home at 15,000 sq. ft. and also carries a hefty price tag.

McKinney’s accomplishment has caught the attention of many environmentalists and is even the focus of the documentary The Green Giant. Many people doubted that he could build a green “Mega Mansion” but McKinney was never scared to take on this incredible feat and he bravely put every effort into making this mansion environmentally sound.

McKinney built the home without a specific buyer in mind- he simply wanted to produce a home for the ultra wealthy that wouldn’t damage the environment.

The home is not only eco-friendly but it is also a spectacular site. With enough solar panels to cover a 94 by 50 foot sized space, the Aqua Liana features purifying systems that produce the cleanest air quality available, insulation characteristics, environmentally friendly lighting, high efficiency appliances and air conditioning.

To reduce the temperature of the home, McKinney used renewable wood, which saved over 10.5 acres of rain forest. There are also waterfalls, pools and reflecting ponds, as well as water gardens and a fire spa. The home is situated next to the ocean and the Intra-coastal Waterway is located behind this luxurious mansion. The prevalence of water, such as the pools, waterfalls and even the ocean, controls the temperature and decreases the need for air conditioning. McKinney also created a special system to collect and recycle rainwater that runs off the roof to give to the garden and landscape. The home also features the first ever glass “water floor” with hand painted tiles and two glass elevators.

During construction, over 340,000 pounds of debris and trash were recycled and therefore never made their way to a landfill. This home was the first ultra-luxury mansion to obtain triple “Green” certification, meaning the house was “Green” certified by the United States Green Building Council, the Florida Green Building Coalition and the Energy Star for Homes.

Whoever purchases this sprawling estate will enjoy club privileges at the Palm Beach Ritz Carlton Hotel free of expense.

Detailed floor plans and additional information is available upon qualified request. To obtain this data contact Frank@Frank-McKinney.com