Construction has just begun on a new, upscale green hotel on Key Largo, Florida which is scheduled to open in winter 2010.
Developed by Northstar Resort Enterprise Corporation, the resort will carry the name of Kimpton Hotels who are leaders in developing high-end “environmentally friendly” resorts.
The luxury 138 unit Key Largo property with a 5,000-square foot restaurant is set to become the company’s ‘green flagship.'
The eco-friendly design of the resort includes features such as a 20,000-kilowatt solar array to provide green energy to power the resort’s electric golf carts.
The resort will also feature wind generators which will power dock lights, and also a rainwater harvesting system to collect water for laundry use.
Each of the rooms will be fitted with energy-efficient light-emitting diode bulbs, water heaters that turn on upon demand, and air-conditioning that automatically shuts off when a door is left open.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Eco-friendly Hotel Development
- Upscale hotels are embracing sustainability through green architecture, energy-efficient designs, and renewable energy sources.
- Green Energy Architecture
- Sustainable architecture is being implemented in hotels and resorts, featuring green energy sources, like solar, wind and water.
- Environmentally Conscious Hospitality Industry
- The Hospitality industry is taking initiatives towards sustainability by using eco-friendly designs, resort offerings, and practices.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality Industry
- Luxury hotels and resorts are investing in eco-friendly architecture to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance their guests' experience.
- Architecture and Construction Industry
- Demand for sustainable architecture in the hospitality industry is creating opportunities for architects and builders to specialize in green design.
- Renewable Energy Industry
- The adoption of renewable energy sources in hospitality properties like solar, wind and water presents new business opportunities for renewable energy firms.
