CHICAGO—The Langham, Chicago announced that it has achieved the LEED Gold level of certification. The LEED rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance.
“The Langham, Chicago’s LEED certification demonstrates tremendous green building leadership,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “The urgency of USGBC’s mission has challenged the industry to move faster and reach farther than ever before, and The Langham serves as a prime example of just how much we can accomplish.”
The Langham, Chicago achieved LEED certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
For example, The Langham utilizes the AMA building’s recycling program that allows the hotel to recycle paper and cardboard for reuse in the office building. A temperature controlled thermostat and lighting system featured in each guestroom defaults the temperature in unoccupied rooms to 70 to 76 degrees along with queuing lights to shut off when guests exit the room. The hotel uses CFL 13W and LED 14W energy-saving light bulbs that use 70 percent less energy than standard incandescent light bulbs. In addition to composting kitchen waste, The Langham also employs an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system, which eliminates regular pesticide application and combines several strategies to achieve long-term solutions for pest control.
“With our constant efforts of design innovation for The Langham brand, we’ve also placed a great deal of importance on energy efficiency and sustainable efforts,” Managing Director Robert Schofield says. “We’re thrilled to receive this prestigious recognition, as this award confirms our goals for energy proficiency, the selection of environment-friendly materials and resources, and indoor air quality.”
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