Those in search of eco-friendly travel options in London may be drawn to Inhabit Queen’s Gardens. The new hotel repurposes a crescent of Grade II-listed mid-19th-century Victorian townhouse and features a café, a restaurant, and a lounge area.
In terms of sustainability, the hotel was able to divert just under 100% of all waste from construction from landfills through recycling initiatives. In addition, the building features eco-friendly surfaces and materials such as carefully sourced timber, paper-based fiber composite Richlite, and cork. Moreover, the Inhabit Queen's Gardens boast locally sourced furniture, further reducing its ecological footprint.
"Celebrating and enhancing the existing heritage building and keeping sustainability at the heart of the project inspired subtle but deliberate architectural moves. This careful approach to design brought the concept of the new Inhabit hotel to life," says Maria Gutierrez, senior architect at Holland Harvey, who worked on the project
Consumers are increasingly aware of the imminent dangers of climate change and are therefore looking to mitigate their contributions to climate change by supporting brands that align with their sustainability goals.
Sustainable Hotel Designs
The Inhabit Queen’s Gardens Was Designed by Architects Holland Harvey
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Hotels - There is a trend towards eco-friendly hotels that repurpose existing buildings while incorporating sustainable materials and recycling initiatives.
2. Sustainable Architecture and Design - There is a trend towards celebrating and enhancing existing buildings while keeping sustainability at the heart of the project through the use of eco-friendly surfaces and materials, and locally sourced furniture.
3. Locally Sourced Materials and Products - There is a trend towards using locally sourced furniture and materials to reduce the ecological footprint of hotels and other businesses.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hotels and other hospitality businesses can take advantage of the trend towards eco-friendly hotels and use sustainable materials and recycling initiatives to reduce their ecological footprint and appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers.
2. Construction and Architecture - The trend towards sustainable architecture and design presents an opportunity for architects and construction companies to repurpose existing buildings and incorporate eco-friendly surfaces and materials into their projects.
3. Furniture and Materials Manufacturing - The trend towards using locally sourced furniture and materials presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create sustainable and eco-friendly products that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers and businesses.