Travelodge, the UK’s fastest growing budget hotel chain, is pioneering a new construction method that will cut millions of pounds from the cost of its hotel development strategy.
Travelodge predicts its innovative strategy of building hotels using modified shipping containers will enable the chain to cut 10% from the cost of each build, and improve construction [...]
Monthly Archives: January 2008
Uxbridge Travelodge
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The Hostel in the Forest
The Hostel in the Forest is located on 120 acres of forest and wetlands in Brunswick, Georgia (USA). Openned in 1975 the Hostel offers guests a unique environment to relax in and learn about sustainable living. The Hostel in the Forest has been developed by volunteers and guests can stay in one of nine tree [...]
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Grand Hyatt Dubai & Climate Change
Grand Hyatt Dubai has made the revolutionary decision to convert its main water heating system from diesel oil-fired to solar powered in a bid to reduce climate change and running costs.
With the UAE’s carbon footprint spiralling, causing the country to be the second largest emitter of CO² per capita in the world, Grand Hyatt Dubai’s [...]
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Slieve Donard Resort and Spa
Rolling up the ‘Green Slieves’ to protect the environment.
November 2007/…The Slieve Donard Resort and Spa has launched a pioneering new project in partnership with the Mourne Heritage Trust to help protect the environment through cutting back on energy consumption within the hotel.
With 175 bedrooms and 16 function rooms as well as restaurants, bars and kitchens, [...]
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BIg Green Challenge, Nesta
A million reasons for communities to go green. NESTA prize fund launched for new ideas to tackle climate change.
A million pounds is up for grabs from the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) for groups of people who can come up with new ways to reduce their CO2 emissions.
Through its ‘Big [...]
New residences at Natural Retreats, Yorkshire Dales
January 2008/…Natural Retreats is proud to announce that 9 new residences are to be built at their Yorkshire Dales site. The new residences that are set to be completed by early July 2008 will bring the total complement to 19.
“It was a fantastic achievement for Natural Retreats to receive planning permission for the new residences [...]
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Healthy Living and Sustainable Travel Collection
Healthy Living and Sustainable Lifestyle group Nature & Kind has launched the UK’s first travel collection dedicated to the emerging LOHAS market (acronym for Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) targeting discerning travellers who want to plan, compare and book authentic, healthy and sustainable travel experiences which are kind to both their wellbeing and also to [...]
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Ecotricity - Bristol Port - Wind Turbine Construction Video
Interesting to watch this time lapsed video of the installation of a wind turbine.
Voltaic Systems
Voltaic Systems, the innovators behind the original solar backpack, announced the introduction of a new laptop bag which generates enough solar power to charge laptops. Laptop users will now be able to unplug from the power grid and power up from the sun. Voltaic expects to be shipping Spring ‘08.
Voltaic’s Generator bag uses a single [...]
