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- More open space, to the extent of 73%, than is required by code at ground level.
- Multi-level garage, under the hotel tower, to reduce the heat island effect. Louvers and windows provide natural light and ventilation reducing the electric lighting needs and eliminating the need for mechanical ventilation.
- Large windows in the guest rooms, lobby and other public areas are benefiting from the day light resources, and provide views into the regularly occupied areas of the building.
- Building is oriented east/west to minimize direct-sun penetration.
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- All guest shower heads and faucets are low-flow valves to reduce water flow.
- The guest room toilets feature dual flush valve.
- Lavatory faucets, and toilet flushing in the public restrooms are motion activated.
- Housing of a 35,000+ gallon cistern to harvest rain water for irrigation and washing exterior surfaces (pool deck, driveways, etc.).
- Washing machines meet efficiency standard of less than 25 gallons per load.
- An Ozone Laundry System was installed to reduce the use of chemicals, water and energy. It also helps extend the lifetime of linens and towels.
- Implemented a linen and towel reuse program that allows guests to choose whether towels and linens are changed daily.
- Xeriscape and native plant landscaping reducing dependence on the irrigation system.
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- An energy management system is featured in each guest room. When no guest is in the room, the A/C adjusts up and lights can be turned off by turning the master-switch off.
- Where appropriate, occupancy sensors are installed to control lights in public places and in work areas.
- TVs and other appliances are Energy Star rated.
- HVAC equipment has the highest level of energy efficiency.
- The ozone laundry system in our commercial laundry reduces the electricity and gas required for washing and drying linens and towels.
- Where appropriate, use of low-e glazing to introduce daylight with minimal solar test gain.
- Preferred garage parking spaces designated for hybrid and electric automobiles. At this time, we offer four parking spaces with electric vehicle charging stations available 24 hours a day, at no additional charge to our guests. Non-guests are welcomed to charge with paid parking.
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- Construction waste was recycled.
- A recycling program was instituted in the public areas (breakfast, meeting spaces and pool area). Housekeeping staff were educated to retrieve recyclable materials from the rooms rather than dump them in the trash.
- When linens, towels and other reusables are no longer satisfactory for guest use, they will be donated to local charities.
- Most operational and accounting reports are stored electronically rather than printed, saving as much as one ton of paper annually.
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- The entire building is designated as a smoke-free environment.
- Paint with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were utilized.
- Housekeeping staff are using environmentally safe, non-toxic cleaning agents that decreases the exposure to toxins both for the housekeeping staff and our guests.
- All efforts are been made to use wood products that are certified by Smart Wood through the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
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