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UK Government's £1bn scheme to decarbonise is 'a huge opportunity' for the leisure industries
by Tom Walker | 19 Nov 2020
The UK government has launched a £1bn Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), providing grant funding for energy efficiency measures across the public sector. The funding has been made available for capital sustainability and heat decarbonisation projects within public sector non-domestic buildings, including central government departments and non-departmental public bodies in England. Public sector bodies can apply for a grant to finance up to 100 per cent of the costs of
Huge zero-carbon resort planned for Saudi Arabia
by Megan Whitby | 30 Dec 2019
Plans have been announced for a vast zero-carbon resort to be built by the Red Sea in northwest Saudi Arabia as part of the Vision 2030 programme, which is aimed at reducing the kingdom’s dependence on oil and developing public service sectors. Set to open in 2030, the 31.4sq km (12.1sq mi) mixed-use development project, called AMAALA, will range across three different locations – called Triple Bay, The Island and
Hesselbrand's Acquarossa Spa & Hotel is carbon-conscious and community-focused
by Stu Robarts | 28 Oct 2019
Architects Hesselbrand have designed the 120-room Acquarossa Spa & Hotel in the Swiss Alps with elements for sustainability and fostering a sense of community among both guests and residents of the local area. The Acquarossa is aimed at bringing people together in a social and relaxed atmosphere based on their mutual interest in wellbeing and experience-based tourism. Located in the village of Acquarossa in Ticino, Switzerland, it provides views of
Ecosystem neighbourhood to be built on old Paris rail site
by Stu Robarts | 16 Sep 2019
A new carbon neutral and nature-based neighbourhood designed by SLA and Biecher Architectes is to be built on the site of a former rail depot in Paris, France. The so-called “ecosystem neighbourhood” is designed to ensure that its constituent parts interact and work to benefit each other. For example, renewable energy generation will power amenities that will link up green spaces. The Ordener-Poissonniers development will cover 36,500sq m (392,900sq ft)
Science museum built from wood could be 'future icon of sustainability' as Cobe architects envision carbon-neutral plan
by Andy Knaggs | 24 Jul 2019
Danish architecture firm Cobe has won an international competition to create designs for a new science museum in the Swedish city of Lund, with the visitor attraction set to open in 2024. Constructed of wood, the museum will be CO2-neutral and will have "the potential to become a future icon of sustainability", according to Cobe. The two-storey building proposed in the successful design has a total floor space of 6,000sq
Wilkinson Eyre design giant biome attraction for Reykjavik, Iceland
by Liz Terry | 23 Jul 2019
Architects Wilkinson Eyre are to create a new visitor attraction in the form of a massive biome complex, near Reykjavik. The Aldin Biomes have just received planning permission and when complete, will showcase a tropical environment and local food production methods, as well as a range of wellness offerings, including barfus walks and yoga. The 48,000sq ft structures, designed for client Spor í sandinn, have been conceived as a major
Designer Claudio Carbone reveals his €40m renovation of Grand Hotel Quellenhof
by Jane Kitchen | 11 Jul 2019
After five months of construction and an investment of CHF 45m (€40m), the completely renovated Grand Hotel Quellenhof in Switzerland has opened its doors. For 150 years, the Quellenhof has served as the flagship of Europe’s wellbeing & medical health resort in Bad Ragaz. Swiss interior designer Claudio Carbone has been responsible for the redesign and the development of a new concept which is centered around the hotel’s history and
Lemay and Sid Lee design upscale hotel on Montreal's Golden Square Mile
by Andrew Manns | 21 Feb 2019
International hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced that its long-anticipated resort will throw open its doors on 1 June, ahead of the Montreal Grand Prix. Featuring 169 guest rooms and 18 private residences, Four Seasons Montreal will comprise a pool, spa with eight treatment rooms, fitness centre, and ballroom with an outdoor terrace. The property will also be home to MARCUS – the first restaurant by celebrity
Landmark Polish stadium reopens following addition of Europe’s largest polycarbonate roof
by Kim Megson | 25 Apr 2018
International architecture practice von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) have completed a conversion of Slaski Stadium in Chorzów, Poland, adding the largest translucent polycarbonate roof in Europe to the 50s-era landmark. The original building dates from 1956, and was design by architect Julian Brzuchowski and engineer Wiktor Pade. It was converted in the 1990s and served as a venue for music events, the Speedway motorcycle World Cup and as the
German architect Wolfgang Frey plants forest to make up for carbon footprint
by Kim Megson | 20 Jul 2016
German architect Wolfgang Frey has made a strong commitment to sustainable practice by creating his own forest as a means of repaying his carbon dioxide debt. The site, located on China’s Xishan mountain, covers 12.4 acres and has been planted with more than 6,000 trees. Frey – who has advised Chinese government ministers and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on issues of sustainability – has several ongoing leisure and housing projects
LEED Gold award kickstarts Virgin Hotels' pursuit of zero carbon footprint
by Kim Megson | 26 Jan 2016
Multi-national conglomerate Virgin has announced its first branded hotel has achieved LEED Gold Certification, with the company outlining ambitious plans to create a zero carbon footprint hotel business. Virgin Hotels Chicago, located in the US city’s Loop district, has been awarded the accreditation by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), which analyses the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. CEO of Virgin Hotels Raul Leal pledged the
Two Bunch Palms to become first carbon-neutral resort in North America
by Helen Andrews | 23 May 2014
The Two Bunch Palms Spa Resort in California, US will become the first carbon-neutral resort in North America after partnering with the nation’s clean energy provider, Pear Energy. Pear will finance and construct a 550-kW solar photovoltaic (solar panel) installation for the hot spring resort which, when complete, will offset 100 per cent of Two Bunch Palms’ electric power consumption. “With Pear Energy’s support, Two Bunch Palms is expanding the
Wolgan Valley Resort secures carbon zero certificate
by Tom Walker | 26 Jul 2011
Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, a conservation-based resort in New South Wales, Australia, has secured a carbon neutral status with a carboNZero certification. The resort is the first hotel in the world to achieve carboNZero certification by an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification scheme. Wolgan Valley was given the accolade after a full year of operation. The carbon neutral status for Wolgan Valley was made possible through a combination of
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