by Alissa Ponchione | Sep 28, 2009 | News
Photography by Mark Wieland The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte opens on October 1st as the brand’s first LEED built property. The hotel has implemented a series of eco-friendly initiatives. One of the more notable green efforts is the green roof vegetated with 18,000...
by Alissa Ponchione | Sep 24, 2009 | News
The Canadian-based Green Key Eco-Rating Program has traveled south to the U.S. The program, which ranks and certifies hotels and resorts based on their commitment to green practices, comprises a 140-question audit that is self-administered by the staff at the...
by Alissa Ponchione | Sep 23, 2009 | News
The United States can learn a few lessons in energy-efficient buildings and green jobs from Europe and Australia, according to a new study by the Rand Corporation. The research shows that steps taken by the two continents to inspect, rate, and publicly disclose the...
by Alissa Ponchione | Sep 23, 2009 | Projects
For the guestroom and corridor renovation of the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables in Florida, Dallas-based firm Flick Mars had one goal: to create a cohesive guest experience. "The Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, inspired the existing building façade,"...
by Alissa Ponchione | Sep 22, 2009 | News
The Westin Bonaventure is the first Los Angeles hotel to earn Green Seal silver certification. The 1,354-room hotel achieved the standard as a result of implementing a variety of energy saving and waste reduction initiatives, including: • Composting all leftover...
