Top 10 Eco-friendly Hotels In The U.S.

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Want to avoid eco-guilt while relaxing at a luxurious hotel? Here are the top 10 eco-friendly hotels in the U.S. Read more →

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Aliah Hotel To Be Draped In Green For Brazil’s Games

Artist's rendering of the central atrium of Brazil's Aliah Hotel, to be completed in 2014. Image via Hiperstudio.

The planned Aliah Hotel near Sao Paulo will feature green roofs, green walls, open-air atriums and rainwater harvesting systems just in time for Brazil to host both the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics. Read more →

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Canada Catches LEED Certification Bug In 2012

The Toronto headquarters of The Altus Group is one of more than 300 buildings in Canada to earn LEED certification in 2012. Image via The Altus Group.

Canada had a record-setting year for LEED certifications in 2012, with more than 300. Here are a few noteworthy recent projects that added a green tinge to Canada's red maple leaf. Read more →

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Olive Green: Seattle Hotel Earns Third Major Certification

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Seattle’s Olive 8 is one of the few condo/hotel complexes to earn a LEED Silver certification, a 4 Green Key Eco-Rating for hotels and a Gold Certification from Green Seal. Read more →

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Eco-Hotel Drops In On Natural Environments

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Barcelona-based designer In-Tenta has created the Drop Eco-Hotel, a portable green living space that treads lightly on the environment and allows tenants to experience nature while surrounded by comfort. Read more →

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Bees Take Over Penthouse Digs At NYC Waldorf Astoria

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A quarter of a million bees now make their homes atop New York City's Waldorf Astoria hotel, in support of the PlaNYC goal of planting a million trees. Read more →

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Hilton NYC Adds Big Green Roof, Cogeneration

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In a move expected to help Manhattan's largest hotel knock out 30 percent of its carbon footprint, the Hilton has added a cogeneration system and a green roof. Read more →

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Shore Hotel In Santa Monica Offers Cozy Green Lodging

Shore Hotel, Santa Monica

Santa Monica's Shore Hotel, which recently took LEED Gold certification, features a range of green build features, and incentives for guests to save resources. Read more →

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Green Lodging in San Francisco’s Presidio Very Swank

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The Inn at the Presidio, the first new hotel to open in San Francisco since 2009, offers visitors green accommodations in the heart of the National Historic Landmark. Read more →

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A Green Family Getaway In Vermont

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The Common Ground Center in Starksboro has announced that its new Eco-Lodge, featuring radiant solar heat and locally harvested wood, is now open for bookings. Read more →

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