Far Eastern University

Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts

Design 842

Proposed Nature
Themed Eco-
Contemporary Hotel
Brings You Back To Nature

Submitted by:
Masilang, Arjay C.
Reyes, Camille Jett M.
AR407

Submitted to:
Arch. Roselle Santos
 The Nature Themed Eco Contemporary Hotel
Brings you back to Nature
Theme:

The nature themed hotel Eco-Contemporary Hotel Resort focused not only on the plans but
also to its eco-friendly practices and aesthetics. The theme offers a contemporary style that
coordinate with the environment. In the site and in the structure. With this, the pollution can
be minimized and serves as a factor that influence people to go back to Nature.

Design Concept:

Nature is the natural, physical, or material world or universe. "Nature" can refer to the
phenomena of the physical world, and also to life in general. Contemporary - happening,
existing, living, or coming into being during the same period of time
Combining this two will create a good structure that encourages people
involvement in environmental issues. The hotel adopts a proactive environmental policy and
green thinking.
The hotel has an original design, using selected materials with minimal power
consumption as well as being extremely comfortable and oozing 'eco-chic' appeal. The use of
eco-friendly practices contributes to the environment of the site by minimizing the pollution
that place has. Especially, cities are one of the most polluted and dirtiest places in a country.
Thus, the proposed project has a nature theme to practice these premises. It also beautifies the
surroundings, giving off a relaxing feeling and is striking in the eyes.
The hotel also encouraged to be active in safeguarding the environment. Guests will
become so involved that they actually collaborate and are happy to implement green practices
during their stay.
The theme doesnt focus solely to the environment but also to its architectural style.
The contemporary style is well used by architects these days. Because architects are especially
concerned with energy efficiency and sustainable materials Contemporary architects recognize
the human need for contact with nature, which has led to some truly innovative design.

These are the solutions to achieve The Nature Themed Eco Contemporary Hotel

Energy & Carbon

The hotel uses condensing boilers with high thermal efficiency in order to reduce fuel
consumption and reduce CO2 emissions equal to 75 tons
In all areas of the hotel, there are energy efficient light sources
The hotel has a solar panelled roof that helps illuminate all the corridors of the rooms and
public areas, with a saving of 21, 000kWh/a. This corresponds to an annual reduction of carbon
 dioxide emissions of 11 tons. This, in turn, leads to savings on the electricity bill of around 25%,
in addition to the reduction of 130 tons of CO2 into the environment over a period of a year
The hotel has introduced column electric car charging stations outside the front entrance
The lobby is decorated with original stone-coloured ottoman fabrics made from eco-friendly
materials. The small tables are built with fragrant cedar logs certified by FSC (Forest
Stewardship Council)
The conservatory has energy-efficient walls, high insulating capacity and is capable of shielding
the bright light. The ceilings have large hanging lamps made from iron and glass fiber
At reception, an original back-lit ceiling simulates daylight hours that recall sunrise, noon and
sunset - reflecting the hotels symbiosis with nature
Presence detection is implemented so the room lights will turn on when occupancy is detected
and off again when occupancy is no longer detected
Presence detection in rooms is implemented so that fans/heaters are turned off when rooms
are empty
Silent, emissions-free, high-efficiency kitchen refrigerators have been installed
The hotel features thermal windows with transmittance lower than 1.3 m2k
Linen and towels are changed only upon request
Bike-hire scheme is now available near the hotel
Water
The recovery of used water in the hotel from taps amounts to 20% per annum
Low water consumption taps have been installed
Grey water is harvested from the system and used for flushing toilets
Interior Design
Bathroom amenities such as soaps and liquids are made with essential oils without the
presence of parabens and silicones. The packaging is also made from recyclable materials such
as HDPE pipe stem (high density polythene), polypropylene caps, bags and polyethylene film,
which are all 100% biodegradable materials
The table place mats and bread baskets in the restaurant are made from recycled material and
are, in turn, recyclable
Room floors, corridors and bathroom covering are made from gres certified by 'Live Green'
Communal areas and hotel corridor carpets are certified by 'Eco Solution Q'
Room wall paper certified by 'Nordic Ecolabel'
Room and communal areas upholstery certified by 'Greenguard' and 'E.U. Ecolabel'
Communal areas fabrics certified by 'Ecolabel'
Spring mattresses made of recycled materials
Efficiency/Waste
 All printed paper comes from eco-certified paper with the FSC symbol. The FSC Certification
(Forest Stewardship Council) guarantees that a product has been produced using timber
sourced from sustainably-managed forests
All waste is separated and recycled
Recycling or reuse programme in place for materials such as batteries, florescent lighting tubes,
bulbs, etc.
Partnership with an external eco-friendly laundry service: CL Laundry is an Iso 9004 certified
company with low environment impact using 100% biodegradable cleaning products
Cleaning products are eco-friendly as certified by Ecolabel
Partnership with Onlus 'Gruppo Banco Alimentare' (charity) for food collection from the
restaurant, which is donated to local charities
Healthy menu both at breakfast and at the restaurant, using organic products
Filtered tap water served in sterilized recycled glass bottles