High-Rise Design Requirements
High-rise hotels have the potential to increase your guest capacity. My last newsletter explained when a hotel becomes classified as a high-rise. In this newsletter, I present key design considerations for high-rise structures (above 75 feet), including egress points, emergency systems, and structural integrity:
EGRESS POINTS:
Remote Stairway Locations – There must be at […]
High-Rise Possibilities
As land costs continue to rise, hotel developers are looking for new ways to maximize density on new projects. One way to increase guest capacity is to add stories to the hotel. Zoning restrictions limit the height potential on some projects; however, others have high-rise possibilities. In this article, I discuss the implications of […]
Does My Hotel Need a Generator?
Hospitality leaders must prioritize the safety and comfort of their guests! One important consideration is your provision of an uninterrupted power supply. Guests expect hotel power will be functioning, regardless of natural disasters or other unforeseen electrical malfunctions. During unanticipated power outages, maintaining a reliable power source is vital to serving […]
Why You Need a Guestroom Master Switch
Forty-four states require hotel guestroom master switches of some type. The code requirements behind master switches can be confusing as there are varying requirements by state. Additionally, this area of the code constantly changes to meet new energy regulations. All this leads to many questions regarding master switches– some […]
Hotel Energy Management Systems Part 3:
How Much Do They Cost?
Energy is the second largest hotel expense! Only staffing costs you more than your energy expenses. As I’ve discussed in my last two newsletters on this topic, reducing energy through an EMS is a great solution to help reduce wasted energy. But here’s the bottom line: […]
Hotel Energy Management Systems Part2:
Conserve Energy Without Sacrificing Comfort!
In my last newsletter, I discussed Energy Management Systems (EMS) as an option to reduce energy waste in your hotel. One of the most common concerns about an EMS is that they shut off while hotel guests are sleeping due to lack of motion in the […]
Hotel Energy Management Systems – The Basics
A typical hotel room can be unoccupied nearly 70% of the time! In addition, hotel guests are much less concerned about saving energy in your hotel than at their home. Therefore, many hoteliers pay to heat, cool, light, and power TVs for a guestroom with no one in it. […]
Electric MRL vs Hydraulic Elevators: What is Right for your Hotel?
In my last newsletter I answered some of the most common questions we receive regarding hotel elevators. Today I’ll discuss the two most popular types of elevators in low-rise hotels, Electric Machine Room Less (MRL) Elevators and Hydraulic Elevators.
Electric MRL Elevators
THE BASICS:
This innovative […]
Select the Right Elevator for your Next Hotel!
Passenger elevators play a vital role in hotel guest circulation. In this article, I discuss some basics of elevator design and selection to ensure you make the right decision for your next hotel.
We often receive questions from hotel developers about proper elevator selection. Here I address some of […]
Insulating Concrete Form Construction, also called ICF, has proven itself as a high-performance wall system, offering economic and environmental benefits. With rising building costs across the US, many hotel owners are exploring the use of ICF for upcoming projects. As Base4 is currently designing several ICF hotels, I take this opportunity to explore potential ICF […]
