El Hotel Andaluz, located in Albuquerque (New Mexico, USA), announced that it has been awarded the LEED Gold Certification granted by the Green Construction Council and verified by the Green Construction Certification Institute (GBCI).
This is the second establishment to achieve recognition in the United States, and for its owner, Gary Goodman, "the hotel received a renovation for US $ 30 million in 2009, with a special emphasis on sustainability."
The certification was based on the number of green features in design and construction that positively impact the building and the community at large. That's why the hotel uses less energy than traditional buildings using sun-heated water, high-performance windows, fluorescent and LED lighting, and energy management systems.
In addition, the hotel has reduced water use by 45% and has a recycling program for cardboard, paper, plastic, metal and all food used for fertilizer.
"By using less energy and water, the hotel holds precious resources for our families, businesses and taxpayers; reduces gas emissions and contributes to the health of the environment for residents, workers and the community at large," Goodman concluded.
