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Eco-Friendly “Element” Hotels Awarded Streamlined LEED Volume Certification from USGBC
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has committed to seeking U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification for its entire chain of new hotels called Element. Today Starwood announced that the eco-friendly boutique hotel chain, Element, is one of the first businesses ever to have the option of pursuing LEED Certification for several properties at once through the USGBC’s streamlined process called Volume Certification. Now that Element is approved under the new Volume Certification Program, the cost and timeline of getting each new hotel LEED Certified will be much quicker and more affordable.
Element proves that what makes sense for the environment can also make sense for business. According to Paul Sacco, Senior Vice President of Development for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, “Building from a prototype that’s already LEED pre-approved means that Starwood helps our partners substantially reduce consulting fees, spend less on applications and certifications, and minimize documentation requirements wherever possible.” Continue reading
