Hokulani Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations Club achieved LEED certification as recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
“Hokulani Waikiki was built and designed with a strong focus on honoring Hawaii’s unique cultural heritage,” says Kim Kreiger, senior vice president of clubs and resorts for Hilton Grand Vacations. “This certification further demonstrates the importance and responsibility we feel to preserve and respect Oahu’s land and natural resources, which is part of what makes Hawaii so special.”
Several initiatives earned Hokulani Waikiki LEED Certified status, including the installation of a system that reclaims heat from the cooling towers that serve Hokulani and a number of other projects in the Waikiki Beach Walk entertainment district. The reclaimed heat is used to heat domestic hot water and the plunge pool, and for dehumidification systems that remove excess humidity from all the ventilation air for the Hokulani guestrooms and public spaces. In addition to the substantial savings in purchased energy, reclaiming this heat energy reduces the load on the cooling towers. Because the cooling towers reject heat through the process of evaporation, this reduces the water consumption by up to a half a million gallons per year.
Los Angeles-based Indidesign, selected for the interior design of the property, used natural and native materials, finishes, and textures to capture the essence of Hawaii’s culture and environment. Locally, the property was also recognized with a Hana Nui award from the Waikiki Improvement Association. The award recognizes a company, organization, or group for its significant contribution toward the enduring revitalization of Waikiki’s physical, cultural, and/or economic environment.
