The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Receives LEED Certification from U.S. Green Building Council

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Becomes the First Ritz-Carlton Resort to Receive this Design and Construction Award

North Lake Tahoe, CA (Vocus) December 7, 2010

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe announced today that it had officially been awarded its LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Business Council, becoming the first-ever LEED certified Ritz-Carlton resort. “Receiving this award is a further example of The Ritz-Carlton’s continued commitment to innovation in the hospitality industry while developing environmentally sensitive and sustainable resorts,” said Allen Highfield, General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe “Our mid-mountain ski resort on Northstar-at-Tahoe blends seamlessly into our environment.” he continued.

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LEED recognized features of The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe:
Recycling/re-use of construction waste – 16,000 tons to date, which is 88% of all construction waste for the project
Reduced building footprint – provided 66% of site as open space
Provided daylight and views to 75% of the building
On-site re-use of rock for retaining walls (included in quantities above)
On-site re-use of trees for mulch (included in quantities above)
Use of recycled materials - $5,000,000 value, or 9% of all materials used
Use of local materials – 63% were extracted locally, 31% were manufactured locally
Doing “Green Cleaning” program
Construction erosion and sediment control
Off-site parking program (reduces miles driven)
Provided bike racks and lockers for employees
Stormwater retention management – no net increased run-off & stormwater treatment
Minimized heat island effect by providing shade and light-colored paving
Water efficient landscaping – reduced by 50% from typical development
Met energy standard ASHRAE 90.1
Verification of mechanical system performance
Reduced CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) in HVAC equipment
Space for recycling provided (you may want to add what you’ll do operationally)
Met ventilation standard ASHRAE 62.1
Non-smoking facility
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) monitoring for improved air quality
Use of low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) materials
Provided operable windows for reduced energy consumption and increased user comfort
Provided multiple thermostats for increased user control & comfort

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