Strategies for an improved hotel environment. |
ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVE |
STRATEGY |
COMMENT |
Improved
air quality |
Ducted primary air in lieu of infiltration or operable
windows |
Add thermal/latent recovery units between toilet exhaust
and outside air. |
| Improved unit air filtration |
Use mini-pleats in lieu of cleanable/throwaway filters. |
| Control source content |
Avoid use of materials with VOCs and contaminants. |
Energy
conservation |
Improved controls |
Allow setbacks and drift in unoccupied rooms. |
| Geothermal systems |
Consider when resource is available. |
| Energy recovery |
Use on all air systems.
Capture waste heat from laundries and process
equipment. |
| Passive energy systems |
Naturally temper outside air. |
| Natural energy sources |
Investigate wind, solar, and water power. |
Water
conservation |
Low-water-flow fixtures and fittings |
Provide automatic operation when possible. |
| Recycled grey water for non-potable uses |
Use environmentally responsive treatment processes. |
| Use HWAT in lieu of hot-water circulation |
Minimize lengths of uncirculated hot-water pipe. |
| Store/reuse rain water |
Do if storage space is available. |
Environmental conditions |
Individual thermal control |
Provide as many zones as possible. |
| Humidity control |
Provide close tolerance summer and winter control. |
| Acoustical environment |
Select quiet equipment.
Control duct/air/pipe/water noise.
Use controls to permit "low-speed" operation.
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| Air motion |
Avoid drafts and "dead" spots. |
