Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown/Convention Center is the city’s-and brand’s-first hotel to achieve LEED certification. From the moment it broke ground, the 403-key hotel has kept sustainability in mind through a variety of initiatives:
- Recycling scrap materials produced during construction
- Incorporating concrete from the multi-story parking garage that was previously on the site into the new construction
- Integrating solar reflective material on the roof to reduce heat transmission and lower the energy required to cool the building
- Using rapidly renewing materials such as bamboo
- Placing an energy-efficient glazing on all windows to reduce heat transmission and reduce the energy needed to cool the building
- Choosing all plumbing, mechanical equipment, and lighting systems to conserve water and use less energy
- Planning the hotel to maximize use of public transportation and provide preferred parking for low-emissions and fuel-efficient vehicles
- Implementing green housekeeping practices and efficient recycling practices