First BWI hotel makes LEED grade

Posted by greenlodge on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 22:41

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott at the BWI/Marshall Airport will receive LEED existing building certification, making it the first property at the airport to have that distinction.

The 3-year-old hotel is undergoing a makeover to win the certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, says Bethesda-based Marriott International Inc. Changes include composting all breakfast waste, using sustainable and environmentally friendly cleaning products, installing low-flow plumbing hardware and buying renewable energy wind credits.

“Because we host so many business and leisure travelers every day, we have the opportunity to set a great example and teach people the easy steps they can take to make their own homes more environmentally friendly,” said hotel manager Michelle Emley in a statement.

In November, Marriott announced a prototype of its Courtyard by Marriott brand that will be pre-certified LEED compliant. The first of those properties opens in Pittsburgh this spring.

Marriott (NYSE: MAR) currently has 50 hotels registered for LEED, with 15 open or set to open by the end of this year.

TownePlace Suites Baltimore BWI Airport

Well, its good for this

Well, its good for this hotel to be improved. Sometimes, disaster may come in no sure time but if that building is strong enough to protect the clients, I am sure, many will get familiar with its name. The Grand Ole Opry, in the heart of Nashville, is right next to the Opryland Hotel and resort. The Grand Ole Opry House was damaged by the flooding, and upcoming concerts have been moved to different venues.The

Posted by EliasP on Wed, 05/26/2010 - 09:23
LEED AP

Another example of how green technology is transforming the construction industry making it more and more valuable to attain your LEEDs Certification. Being LEEDs certified means you are an expert in green construction and have learned to envision a new paradigm in construction.

Posted by tristanwelz on Wed, 03/24/2010 - 20:12