hough it may require a salary from the oil fields to afford accommodation (or residences) at Calgary抯 latest high tech hotel, one can balance the scales (and gain some peace of mind) by lodging within the Green-Energy-Efficient designed space. Combining a fondness for natural elements, the hotel has been outfitted with a natural wood paneling on the exterior and the attached office building next door is decked out in glass.
The floor to ceiling glass windows on the attached building is typically an area of mass heat loss that抯 compensated for in the colder months with extra energy use. Thanks to a geothermal heating system, energy consumption will be at a minimum in comparison. Moving up to the top floor, a self-sustaining green-roof acts not only as a beautiful focal point on the terrace, but also provides breathtaking views of Calgary抯 skyline. This project that combines residences, hotel accommodations and an office building will be a unique focal point in the urban cityscape that offers for visiting business travelers that support the Green movement. Expected completion date: 2009. 朎.J.