Archive for November 2nd, 2007

The Wilson Hotel Going All GREEN

November 2, 2007

The rehabilitation process of the Wilson Hotel is targeting the LEED guidelines.  In addition to rehabilitating the hotel by the GREEN standards, the hotel will also be operating by GREEN standards when placed back into hospitality service.  This commitment to sustainability is paramount to the ownership team and a guiding principle by which the team abides. 

The green hotel movement generally encompasses three distinct disciplines:

 Design and construction, usually under the principles of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 

Energy and resource management, encompassing alternative energy sources, water treatment, water management, indoor air quality and energy management;  

Hotel maintenance and operations using environmentally sound but effective products and systems. (more…)