OVERVIEW
Hotels, convention centers, and similar spaces have unique energy, water, and moisture-management challenges as well as significant impacts from purchasing and waste management. They also have the challenge of working with a transient and varied occupant population.
The most successful approach to these issues will be to address them in an integrative process throughout design, construction, and operations. We look at some of the sustainability issues associated with the hospitality industry and offer strategies for resolving them, while also addressing the potential financial benefits of doing so.
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The Sound of Sustainability: Acoustics in High-Performance Design
September 6, 2017Feature Article
Acoustic performance is often overlooked by human-centered design. A holistic approach shows how to navigate the complexities of “sustainable acoustics.”
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The Chemicals on Our Carpets and Textiles
February 28, 2011Feature Article
The array of water-, dirt-, and mold-repellent chemicals added to carpeting and fabrics is dizzying. Which are causes for concern, and how can we minimize exposure?
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How the 2015 EBie Award Winners Did It
August 3, 2015News Brief
Underrated and overlooked building operators and facility managers received their due at the annual EBie awards.
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Faucets That Combat Infection Without Wasting Water
December 1, 2014Product Review
New technology from Rada helps prevent life-threatening Legionella and other pathogens from growing in pipes and faucets—a big problem in healthcare.
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LEED Helps Hotels Book Quickly and Charge More
October 6, 2014News Brief
Continuing its series of investigations into the outcomes of greening hotels, Cornell finds LEED hotels benefit from higher revenues.
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EPA Challenges Hotels to Reduce Water Use
March 3, 2014News Brief
A collection of resources, from webinars to tracking tools, is promised to hotels that take on the H2Otel challenge to cut water consumption.
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Carnegie Renews Wallcovering Options with Biobased Xorel
February 3, 2014Product Review
PVC-free wallcoverings have gotten greener with a new high-performance, sugar-cane-based textile from Carnegie Fabrics.
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Cornell Reports No Revenue Boost for Green Hotels
December 2, 2013News Brief
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Putting Key-Card Entry Systems on an Energy Diet
September 30, 2013Product Review
Assa Abloy's Power over Ethernet solutions can reduce a large hidden electrical load in commercial buildings.
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Next Up in Heat-Pump Refrigerants: Carbon Dioxide
July 28, 2013Product Review
Japanese manufacturer Mayekawa is leading the charge with three CO2-based products for commercial buildings.
