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CoStar: Designers Adjust to Guests’ Desire for Sustainable Hotels

To offset the transport-related emissions created by the global tourism industry, hotel designers have taken a green approach to construction and design — even during a global pandemic.

Nelson Worldwide oversaw two hotel projects with LEED certification that had sustainable design standards it had to adhere to to meet requirements for the certification, design director Cheryl Smith said in an email interview.

One of the clients made one major change to its air filtration system during construction because of the pandemic to help guests feel safer.

“They installed an air filtration system known as bipolar air ionization to the duct work within the public spaces, which helps to kill bacteria and viruses by reducing allergens,” she said.

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Architect: Greenville County Administration Building

The Greenville County Administration Buildings stand as a striking symbol of the City and County’s transformation and growth into a vibrant and innovative urban center. The iconic buildings redefine Greenville’s skyline, capturing the essence of its contemporary leadership. The design, coupled with the integration of new technology, reflects the County’s commitment to progress and transparency.

NELSON Worldwide partnered with world renown design architect Foster + Partners for this transformational project. As the architect of record and interior designer, NELSON Worldwide was entrusted with assembling a powerhouse team including Windward Lighting Studio (WLS; architectural lighting), Fuller Group (structural engineer), Simes & Rosch (mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineers), SeamonWhiteside (civil engineer), to bring this next-generation, Class-A project to fruition.

 

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