The Embassy Suites Denver Downtown/Convention Center became the first hotel within the Embassy Suites brand to win LEED certification (Silver) from the U.S. Green Council in recognition of its sustainable building design and operations.
The Embassy Suites Denver Downtown/Convention Center received its LEED Silver certification on July 21. The hotel, which has 403 suites and 25,000 square feet of meeting space, was developed by WMB IX, LLC with WPM Construction and is managed by Windsor Management Services.
“We are proud that the hard work and decisions made by the team have resulted in the stringent LEED certification at the Silver level,” said Bill Upshaw, President and COO of Windsor Management Services. “The owners, the builders, the management team and the brand were united in wanting to build and operate a green hotel, which offers important benefits including a healthier and safer environment for the lower operating costs, increased property value and, most importantly, a healthier and safer environment for the enjoyment of our guests and employees.”
Specifically, the hotel team:
· recycled scrap materials produced during construction
· incorporated the concrete from the multi-story parking garage that was previously on the site into the new construction
· placed solar reflective material on the roof to reduce heat transmission and lower the energy required to cool the building
· used rapidly renewing materials such as bamboo
· placed an energy-efficient glazing on all windows to reduce heat transmission and reduce the energy needed to cool the building
· selected all plumbing, mechanical equipment and lighting systems to conserve water and use less energy
· planned the hotel to maximize use of public transportation and provide preferred parking for low-emissions and fuel-efficient vehicles. Bicycle storage and a changing room are on site.
· planned the hotel to operate using green housekeeping practices and efficient recycling practices
