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courtyard by marriott denver downtown
By Alia Akkam

perspectives

sustainable studio

1. Post-consumer recycled bedding and a PVC-free polyurethane headboard are among the guestrooms’ green features.

BRING IT ON
A case study of a Courtyard by Marriott proves going green isn’t always costly

Reimagined urban and natural landscapes by local photographer Gi ord Ewing, as well as works by students from the Denver School of Art, grace each guestroom of the Courtyard by Marrio Denver Downtown. When guests turn in for the night, they will remove accent pillows—red ones made from 100 percent recycled content fabric and a striped one with natural wool and co on bers— and peel back a 100 percent post-consumer recycled content polyester duvet. In the morning, they will step into the shower behind a 100 percent nylon curtain, a much healthier alternative to commonplace vinyl. Located in the historic Joslins Building along the 16th Street Mall in the city’s central business district, the Courtyard by Marrio Denver Downtown underwent a 10-month guestroom and corridor refresh by Portland, Oregon-based SERA

Architects in February 2011. The rm—known for its sustainable design initiatives—had already worked with the client, Sage Hospitality, on the brand’s initial LEED certi ed properties. Once again, the team broached the topic of skewing the design green. “We were thoroughly supported by the client and stakeholders because it supported their corporate sustainability goals, and they were con dent we could deliver based on past experience with the rm,” says Lisa Zangerle, associate principal director, interior design and hospitality at SERA Architects. At the upgraded Courtyard by Marrio Denver Downtown, Green Plus carpeting blankets corridors; low VOC paint clings to walls and ceilings; uorescent lights brighten guestrooms; refrigerators are plugged in only when needed;

and accent walls are cloaked in PVC-free and 100 percent spun polyester coverings. The majority of guestroom furniture contains low levels of urea formaldehyde and uses FSC-certi ed wood stock and veneers. PVC-free polyurethane comprises the faux-leather headboard, the same material found on both the task chair and o oman. Guests staying in one of the presidential suites can unwind on the patio and take in the Denver skyline from vibrantly colored seating cra ed from recycled soda bo les. Sustainable driven projects will always have challenges, Zangerle points out: blending and balancing the issues of sourcing, budget, durability, sustainability, and aesthetics. “It requires research, working with the vendors, the purchasing agents, the ag, and of course the client to help prioritize. It is an ever evolving skill set.” For example, while several pieces were produced in California, much of the furniture was manufactured in China. “As o en happens in projects, this decision was part of meeting the budget, and in the end it a orded the opportunity to incorporate additional green elements,” Zangerle explains.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Hospitality Design - December 2012

Hospitality Design - December 2012
Contents
Online TOC
From the Editor
From the Show Director
People
Perspectives
Sketchbook
Sustainable Studio: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Sustainable Studio: Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown
Trends: Healthcare Design
Trends: Spas
Trends: Making Cities Well
Interview: Andrew Gibson
Interview: Claire Chiang
5 Questions for Ray Williams
Products
Profile: Suzanne Tick
Trends: Healthy
Spa
Bedding
Projects
Backstage Hotel Vernissage
Spa Tokione
Baystone Boutique Hotel & Spa
Bask Spa by Exhale
Hanarenoyado Yomogino Hot Spa
Ad Index
Back Space
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Intro
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Hospitality Design - December 2012
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Cover2
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 1
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 2
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Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Contents
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 14
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 15
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 16
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Online TOC
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 18
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 19
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - From the Editor
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 21
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 22
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 23
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - From the Show Director
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 25
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 26
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 27
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - People
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 29
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 30
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 31
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 32
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Perspectives
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 34
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Sketchbook
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 36
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 37
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 38
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 39
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 40
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 41
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 42
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Sustainable Studio: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 44
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 45
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 46
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Sustainable Studio: Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 48
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 49
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 50
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Trends: Healthcare Design
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 52
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 53
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 54
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 55
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 56
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Trends: Spas
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 58
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 59
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 60
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 61
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 62
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Trends: Making Cities Well
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 64
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 65
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 66
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 67
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 68
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Interview: Andrew Gibson
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 70
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 71
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 72
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 73
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 74
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Interview: Claire Chiang
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 76
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 77
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 5 Questions for Ray Williams
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 79
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 80
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Products
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 82
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Profile: Suzanne Tick
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 84
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Trends: Healthy
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 86
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Spa
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 88
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 89
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 90
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Bedding
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 92
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 93
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 94
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 95
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 96
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Projects
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Backstage Hotel Vernissage
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 99
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 100
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 101
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Spa Tokione
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 103
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 104
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 105
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Baystone Boutique Hotel & Spa
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 107
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 108
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 109
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 110
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 111
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Bask Spa by Exhale
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 113
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Hanarenoyado Yomogino Hot Spa
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 115
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 116
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 117
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Ad Index
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - 119
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Back Space
Hospitality Design - December 2012 - Cover3
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