Keeping Up with Hotel Prototype Design Trends

A hotelier’s quick guide to what’s trending in prototype design

Pivoting toward technology and younger generations, the hospitality industry is seeing frequent changes in the various prototype designs. Today, these design trends are easily recognizable and appreciated by not only individuals working in the A/E industry, but also your hotel guests.

Staybridge Suites, Tru, Hyatt Place, and […]

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The Rooftop Pool: Is it Right for Your Hotel?

The Rooftop Pool: Is it Right for Your Hotel?

The Basics

Engineering for rooftop pools requires vastly different calculations than ground floor pool design. So, let’s dive in!

Water is heavy. Being the primary component of a pool, this is the first consideration. Water has a density of 62.4 pounds per cubic feet (ft3), which means that if […]

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Top 12 Ideas for an Incredible Hotel Rooftop

Top 12 Ideas for an Incredible Hotel Rooftop

An effective rooftop design attracts travelers and locals alike. It may be designed as a social hub or a place to relax—or both! Today I present some purposeful and distinctive elements that make it all happen. Remember, even the small details go a long way!

The Elements of Ambience

Good […]

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How to Choose Workstations in Guestroom and Public Areas

How to Choose Workstations in Guestroom and Public Areas

How important is a guestroom work desk? It’s been debated for a while now. A few years back, some hotels tried eliminating this staple and ended up receiving mixed responses from business and leisure travelers.Guest feedback shows that the preferred desk would be strategically designed and well-placed […]

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Going Modular Series: Final Notes and Easy Reference

Going Modular Series: Final Notes and Easy Reference

For the past month, we have dedicated our writings to inform you about the modular industry and how it could work for you. In this final newsletter, we provide an overview of these instructional guides, so you can save this email for easy-access reference when questions arise in […]

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Using Steel Modules for Your Mid- to High-Rise Structures

Using Steel Modules for Your Mid- to High-Rise Structures

If you’re planning a mid- or high-rise construction, this piece is for you.

Modular construction, as you know, is picking up everywhere. But what’s the catch? Is it safe for a high-rise? Should you consider prefab over stick-built? You may have had these questions for a long time. […]

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Modular Solutions for Hotels: Questions Answered

Building Modular for Low- to Mid-Rise Structures: Next Steps

Let’s assume you’ve decided to go modular with your next project. Now what? This third article in our series on modular explains your next steps.

After choosing to go modular, you must decide whether to use wood or steel modular boxes. Typically, hotels of 4-5 stories in height […]

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Stack your next hotel in two weeks!

Timing, Coordination, Quality, Budget: How Can Modular Work for You?

Off-Site Construction is TrendingHoteliers have a lot on their plate right now! Here are just some of the current challenges in today’s AEC industry:

Coordination problems among the various teams, like AEC professionals, vendors, contractors, subcontractors, permitting officials
Speed-to-market concerns during this current skilled labor shortage
Quality-on-a-budget during this […]

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Practical Guide to Energy Savings for this Summer and Beyond

Practical Guide to Energy Savings for this Summer and Beyond

After reviewing the practical points about thermal insulation from last week, let’s jump to real-world solutions that you can implement for your next hotel.

Design Considerations

An expert design team can design your hotel to conserve energy over time. Certain building materials, insulation practices, and design considerations may […]

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Real-World Options for Reducing Hotel Energy Consumption

Real-World Options for Reducing Energy Consumption

The average hotel room costs $2196 per year in energy expenses.1 Nearly half of the energy bill relates to HVAC and lighting costs. But costs will increase if your hotel experiences heating and cooling leakages in vulnerable areas.In this two-part newsletter series, I explore some practical ways hoteliers may optimize […]

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