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Al Gore Calls for Urgency at Greenbuild 2009

The Greenbuild International Conference & Expo received an energy boost yesterday from keynote Al Gore. The Nobel laureate and former Vice President urged the crowd at Phoenix’s Chase Field to…

News November 13

Green Your Business

In the business world today, if you’re not green, you’re not competitive. Not only should an eco-friendly business create an earth-friendly product, it must practice sustainable business practices as well.…

News November 13

Peabody Orlando Celebrates $450 Million Expansion’s Topping Off

The top story of the Peabody Orlando’s newly constructed 32-story tower, part of its $450-million expansion, was "topped out" this week. In honor of Veterans Day, a U.S. veteran participated…

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The Surrey Returns to Former Glory in New York

 The Surrey in New York’s Upper East Side has returned to its Beaux Arts origins after a $60 million renovation overseen by interior architect Lauren Rottet. The 14-month transformation captures…

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Capital Gate Tops Off

Architectural firm RMJM has topped out the central core of Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi. The 525-foot-tall tower—which will house the city’s first Hyatt hotel—leans 18 degrees and serves as…

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Marriott to Provide Green Prototypes for Several Brands

Marriott International next year will introduce U.S. Green Building Council-certified prototypes for its mid-price, select-service, and extended stay brands, the company announced today. In April, Marriott plans to make available…

News November 12

USGBC Joins Sierra Club in Promoting ‘Cool Cities’

The U.S. Green Building Council has teamed up with the Sierra Club’s Cool Cities program to get communities to do more green building. The organizations announced that they are partnering…

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New York’s Kimberly Hotel Renovates Guestrooms and Suites

The Kimberly Hotel in New York City has renovated 85 suites and guestrooms, nearly half of its inventory. The hotel’s renovation strategy also included a complete reconfiguration and re-decoration of…

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Starwood to Double Puerto Rico Portfolio

Starwood will double its portfolio in Puerto Rico with the debut of three new hotels within the next year. The hotelier’s second Sheraton property, Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel,…

News November 12