The Future of Lighting in Hospitality Design by Katie Guillen

THE FUTURE OF LIGHTING IN HOSPITALITY DESIGN A Melbourne Boutique Hotel for Travelers

Thesis Vol. 1 | Katie Guillen

The Future of Lighting Proposed in Hospitality

CONTENTS 01

INTRODUCTION..............................................

RESEARCH.......................................................

SITE ANALYSIS.................................................

CASE STUDIES.................................................

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES..............................

COLOR.............................................................

MATERIALITY....................................................

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY..............

CODE AND ADA GUIDELINES.......................

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS...................................

Thesis and Problem Statements

The Integration of Lighting, Introducing Stay Well

Culture, Demographics, and Building Analysis

Five Hospitality Projects that Integrate Lighting Effects

Design Considerations on How to Apply Lighting

Discovering Popular Color Trends for Hospitality

Building, Flooring, and Locally Sourced Materials

The Rise of “Sustainable Lux” Boutique Hotels

Summary of Code Considerations for Hotels

Content Experts, Works Cited

THESIS STATEMENT The psychological effects of lighting supports oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life through experiences at work, traveling, entertainment, and rest. The ability to personalize a lighted environment with self-control technology can positively impact guests circadian rhythms and maximize their experience in relation to business and pleasure.

PROBLEM STATEMENT

In a luxury, 4-story boutique hotel with about 21,000

square feet in Melbourne, guests will experience a state of ease in an atmosphere where lighting plays a role in influencing their well-being. Studies have shown that light is great for your health and comfort. “It helps us work, rest, and play by influencing our circadian rhythms” (Yanusz para. 3).

Travelers temporarily have trouble adjusting their

circadian rhythms, also known as body clocks, during long hours of their flight. Their bodies are most likely still aligned in previous time zones. Without proper rest and energy, travelers won’t be as self-motivated to experiences they are passionate about pursuing. Most travelers would fight through the jet lag and go on with their day, while others find it more challenging.

Upon arrival to their destination in Melbourne,

Australia, most travelers first settle in where they are staying during their trip. This applies to guests who are traveling for business or vacation. It is important for hotels to satisfy the needs of their guests and keep them content, physically and mentally. The number one factor in the hotel industry is great hospitality. With whatever downtime they have, it is important for travelers to experience comfort and great service in where they are staying.

The Integration of Circadian Lighting within the Hospitality Industry 6

WHAT ARE CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS?

Circadian rhythms impact one’s behavior when

traveling abroad, especially in unfamiliar countries when exploring and living temporarily. These rhythms are 24hour cycles that quickly adjust your behaviors due to the impact and periodic changes in the environment (Fisk para. 2), specifically through daylight. Light plays a huge role in a person’s live, work, play environments. In general, it has been shown to enhance different responses to the human body from “regulating sleep and influencing cognitive processes such as attention, arousal, and performance” (Fisk para. 1). For travelers abroad, there is more to the psychological effects of lighting that is applied to not only the comfort of the guest rooms, but in the hotel industry as a whole that can regulate their well-being.

How can the industry use proper and efficient

lighting to provide comfort in all amenities of the hotel? A traveler’s circadian rhythm is also affected when interacting in public spaces as well, such as restaurants, conference rooms, pool and fitness centers, and lobbies. Circadian lighting has been a newly developed method to help adjust traveler’s body clocks during the waking hours of the day through “doses of daylight-like intensities” within an interior space. Depending on which space a hotel guest

is interacting in, the design approaches of lighting are affected through the guest’s previous experiences, culture, and mood (Steffy 20). People have different lighting preferences for live and work settings. For example, there are various design approaches when designing a convention center such as ceiling cove uplighting, downlights, and luminous pendants to energize the space and keep all guests attentive (Steffy 22). However, applying new, hightech lighting with various intensities of “daylight” can be a quick, energy efficient solution to successfully design similar spaces in the hotel industry. The Stay Well Method

Through recent case studies, hotels have been

using this method as a wellness approach to affect a guests’ temporary stay abroad. Stay Well, a wellness and lighting method, is a new, experimental program in the hotel industry that has been successful to guests while at their stay. Its features include circadian, specialized mood lighting, aromatherapy, air purification, and self-control technology for the comfort of the guests. Some of these features can be applied to several public areas within the hotel industry, such as applying specialized mood lighting in restaurants/cafes or self-control technologies for lobbies

and offices. These design features â&#x20AC;&#x153;maximize your experience while minimizing the impact that travel has on your body.â&#x20AC;? For similar experiences, hotels have been using Dynalite controls to minimize energy waste, use motion detections, and control ambient daylight senses to make sure that artificial light is only used when needed. The proper lighting from these recent case studies can be applied throughout the boutique hotel in Melbourne, creating a more efficient atmosphere that can lead to successful customer service and better comfort for travelers.

WHY STAY WELL? Stay Well features help maximize a guest room experience during their stay. Various features are designed to improve comfort and well-being at all times, from bathing, working, and sleep. This includes having the ability to control and personalize the room light environment, creating a “relaxing, mood-enhancing” space (Stay Well 2018). Night lighting is also provided for “safe navigation and minimizing sleep disruption” (Stay Well). Jet Lag Tool Jet Lag Tool is a Stay Well app on your mobile device that helps conquer jet lag and receives health and safety tips from various experts. This tool also allows you to “calculate custom itinerary to minimize jet lag, based on your flight details to help maintain your sleep schedule properly” (Stay Well ).

Energizing Light

Shower Infuser

Bright white light suppresses melatonin and can help regulate circadian rhythm and reduce jet lag

Reduces chlorine to help skin and hair stay soft and smooth

Dawn Simulator

Circadian Lighting

Gently awakens with gradually increasing levels of light and sound

Personalizing the light room environment featuring energize, relax, and play

Aromatherapy

Air Purification

Optional use of scent creates a relaxing, mood-enhancing environment

Reduces allergens, toxins, smoke, and microbes from the air

Stay Well Mattress

Night Lighting

Natural memory foam derived from plant extracts provides support and optimal comfort

Subtle lighting illuminates room for safe navigation while minimizing sleep disruption

Example of a reception area using directional lighting 12

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LIGHTING The reception area has subtle illumination with a well-lit

desk to emphasize the warm and

welcoming atmosphere after a long day of traveling.

Lighting plays a role in emphasizing or reducing

and cool

aspects of the environment, such as from a hotel’s

while imitating daylight” (Velasquez para. 10).

overall color scheme, which can create “distinct

Design considerations for functional lighting

moods.” In daylight, a blue room can look and

can be either a desk lamp or a headboard lamp.

feel animated. However, during nighttime, it

These light fixtures are used specifically for when

can feel gloomy. A design solution to consider

a guest is reading in bed or working at a desk.

is to provide warm lights to counterbalance the

Subtle night lights help guests find their way

color’s affects to let guests sleep well. “Warm

without having to turn on the actual lights. 13

tones bring depth

to the window

Discover Docklands, Melbourne in Australia 14

Climate and Weather December - February Average Max: 77, Average Min: 57 March - May Average Max: 68, Average Min: 52

SITE ANALYSIS

June - August Average Max: 57, Average Min: 45

Docklands is a waterfront that offers inner city living, shopping, business, parks, entertainment, dining, sporting events, community events, arts

September - November Average Max: 68, Average Min: 50

and culture. Demographics in Melbourne, Australia Melbourne is a major and relatively young city with a growing population of 4.9 million people. The Median Age is 36, with 37% of the population aged between 25-49 years. “Melbourne’s workforce is structurally balanced, with male and female employees comprising 49% and 56% of workers respectively. Approximately two-thirds of workers are employed full-time and around one-third work part-time.”

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Site Adjacencies

Walking Time: 3 - 5 Min.

Site

Digital Harbor

Harbor Town

Ethiad Stadium

NewQuay

Batmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill

Central Pier

Victoria Harbor

CULTURE Docklands is very cultural due to its history and creativity of urban renewal projects. It has a variety of renowned public art and design landmarks (Curran para. 1).

The Harbor Town is minutes from the city center

Dockland’s waterfront attractions after a long

where residents and tourists can “escape” (City of

day in the office. The Boutique Hotel is based

Melbourne 2018.) In Dockland, you can discover

in NewQuay, which is adjacent to the Harbor

various amenities that do not require mobile

Town and is Melbourne’s life on the Waterfront.

transportation, including the South Melbourne

The building is surrounded by a live, work, and

Market. Because Melbourne is known to be a

play environment. It offers high-end attractions

well-known business hub area, employees and

including restaurants, retail, rides, festivals,

business travelers are always involved with

business, and apartments. 17

BUILDING ANALYSIS The existing building is comprised on four floors totaling roughly 21,000 sq ft. Based on the orientation of the building, each entrance leads out to NewQuay, where the Harbor Town is located. The goal is to use the underlying geometries and circulation studies to determine where each program will be space planned. It also determines where lighting will be properly applied. Solar Study

Winter

Summer

Geometry Building columns are used to form underlying geometries.

Structure An underlying grid using columns within the building.

Circulation Circulation is formed from the columns and the entrances from either side.

Hotel Suites

LV 4

Hotel Suites

LV 3

Hotel Suites

LV 2

Entry / Lobby

LV 1 Section / NTS

Section / NTS 19

CRITERIA MATRIX The matrix is an estimating factor on where each program should be space planned depending on the concept. It gives a general direction on where guests should circulate throughout the hotel.

Lobby / Reception Administration Back of House Private Offices Cafe / Bar Kitchen Public Restrooms Storage Private Guest Room Private Double Guest Room Banquet / Multi-Purpose Room Lounges Public Laundry Rooftop Electrical and Mechanical Room Pool and Health Club

Programs Lobby / Reception Administration Back of House Private Offices Cafe / Bar Kitchen Public Restrooms Storage Private Guest Room Private Double Guest Room Banquet / Multi-Purpose Room Lounges Public Laundry Rooftop Electrical and Mechanical Room Pool and Health Club

Adjacency Matrix Must Should Would Be Nice

Public Access Yes No No No Yes No Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes

Daylight

Privacy

Plumbing

Yes No No Maybe Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes

No Yes Maybe Yes No Maybe Yes Yes Yes Yes Maybe No No No Yes No

No No No No Yes Yes

Yes No Yes No Yes

Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes No No Yes

Special Considerations Signage, Flexible Furnishings Individual storage Must be secured Individual storage Range of seating Adjacent to Banquet Equipment, Storage Must be secured Offer Stay Well features Offer Stay Well features Acoustical treatment Outlets, flexible furnishings Proper furnishings for tasks Range of outdoor furnishings Must be secured Equipment, Storage

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PLAN PROTOTYPES

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17' - 10"

Commonly used programs are referenced from the building analysis. Early on, test fitting gives a general idea of how each program will be designed.

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ADA Private Guest Rooms Scale: 1/8” - 1’ - 0” 15' - 0" 9' - 7"

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Private Office Scale: 1/8” - 1’ - 0”

Private Guest Rooms Scale: 1/8” - 1’ - 0”

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Banquet / Multi-Purpose Scale: 1/8” - 1’ - 0” No.

Description

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Selected Case Studies that Integrate Lighting Effects 22

CASE STUDIES Various case studies were selected to clearly demonstrate how the effects of lighting and wellness are properly applied within the hotel industry. These five case studies offer new technology that can help adjust the comfort for hotel guests. Their different approaches to light and wellness create spaces that offer multi-purpose amenities that fit the guestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wants and needs.

Tampa Marriott Waterside Corporate Hotel Integrating Stay Well

The Scarlet Hotel Eco-Friendly, Boutique Integrating Efficient Lighting

Swissotel Zurich Hotel Corporate Hotel Integrating Circadian Lighting

Hotel Zetta High-Tech, Boutique Integrating Efficient Lighting

HSBC Cafeteria The Future of Circadian Lighting in Public Amenities

King Stay Well Guest Room with Balcony 24

TAMPA MARRIOTT WATERSIDE Completed in Tampa Bay, Florida in 2000, Marriott Waterside provides “atmospheric views, downtown convenience and modern luxury” for travelers. Hotel Amenities Adjacent to the Convention Center Along the Tampa Bay Waterfront Lobby Concierge State-of-the-Art Fitness Center Heated Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub On-Site Dining and Lounges Room Service Self-Service Laundry Full Service Business Center

Room Amenities

“Stay Well was created from the belief that as we travel for business and pleasure, hotel guests

Energizing Light

deserve environments that positively impact

Shower Infuser

our well-being. Developed by Delos, Stay Well

Dawn Simulator

is infusing wellness in to your hotel room with

Circadian Lighting

features and programs to help maximize your

Aroma and Light Therapy

experience and minimize the impact that travel

Air Purification

has on the human body; providing you with

Stay Well Mattress

better rest, fresher air, personalized lighting and

Night Lighting

more” (Stay Well 2018). 25

Spacious Room - Open Floor Plan with an Individual Outdoor Patio

The Right Lighting Lightmaster-Direct, a Philips partner, designs

hotel to minimize energy waste. It uses

warm, welcoming lights in public areas to

motion detection to determine when rooms

give a residential feel. Private areas have

are empty, before automatically dimming

customizable guest room lighting with settings

lights to conserve energy (Philips). These

that matches their moods, from pre-set scenes

controls also sense the amount of ambient

including ambient, bright, relax, bath, night,

daylight in the room, ensuring that only 34%

balcony, and all off (Philips). Dynalite Controls

of the energy used by artificial light is needed

is an installed reliable system that allows the

(Philips). 26

THE SCARLET HOTEL Completed in Cornwall, UK in 2009, Harrison Sutton Charted Architects designs a â&#x20AC;&#x153;grown-ups only hotel that is a restorative, calm, and warm atmosphere.â&#x20AC;? Hotel Amenities 37 Rooms, 5 Levels Individual Outside Space Restaurants Spas, including Cliff Top Hot Tubs Meadow Gardens Relaxation Lounges Fireside Poolside Pet-Friendly Eco-Friendly Sections

Levels

Swissotel Zurich Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completed renovation of the lobby in 2014 28

SWISSOTEL ZURICH HOTEL Completed in Zurich, Switzerland in 1972, the Swissotel Zurich Hotel provides amenities that follow their core values of Vitality, Sustainability, and Craftsmanship. Hotel Amenities 347 Rooms Bar Lounge Casual Dining Restaurants Spas and Sports Rooftop Infinity Pool Workshops and Breakout Rooms Convention Center (800 Guests) Secure Hotel Parking

Appealing to All Five Senses

Suite Amenities

The 57 sq. meter Vitality Suite is a unique design

Circadian Light

that provides a lounge for guests, a wellbeing

Air Purification System

wall, and a separate sleeping area. The suite

Cyber Training for Function

also includes an open bright bathroom with a

Ergonomic Furniture

walk-in shower and a separate bathtub. Luxury

Kneipp Shower Affusions

features enhance the â&#x20AC;&#x153;attention to detail with

A Bathtub with Purovel Scent Mist

an outstanding vitality concept for all five senses

Atmospheric Lighting

to ensure you revitalize body, mind and soulâ&#x20AC;?

Classic Douglasia Wood

(Swissotel).

Free Basic Wi-Fi 29

Hotel Zettaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Main Lobby Entrance 30

HOTEL ZETTA Completed in San Francisco, CA in 1913, the boutique hotel offers amenities for “travelers, culture seekers, and local artists in a fresh, sustainable, and vibrant setting.” Hotel Overview

Well and Away Pure Rooms

Hotel Zetta is known for its incorporation

Hotel Zetta offers 223 sq. ft. boutique

of advanced technology within the hotel. It

guest rooms that focus on the sustainability

provides an interactive lobby, social hubs, a play

and quality of their guests’ stay. These

room, meeting rooms, and 116 contemporary

rooms feature amenities that incorporate

guest rooms. One of its main design features

environmental elements to help guests

are the collective art, specifically the decorative

receive the best quality of rest.

lighting elements that enhance the space, where Room Amenities

travelers come to connect, create, and relax.

Peloton Exercise Bike Complimentary VitalBar Items Locally Sourced Linens Hypoallergenic Comforters Spacious Bathroom Walk-In Shower Muse Meditation Headbands 46-inch Samsung Smart TV High-speed Wi-Fi Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link Purifiers Non-Toxic Cleaning Products Illy Espresso Coffee Machine 31

INTERACTION IN PUBLIC AMENITIES

I had the opportunity to travel and observe one of the

selected case studies, Hotel Zetta. As I entered the hotel, the lobby and atmosphere gave a retro-modern vibe filled with collective art and innovative elements that attracted millennials, such as myself, and other travelers. Hotel Zetta had a decent amount of guests and visitors appreciating the design and amenities that it had to offer in public spaces.

Hotel Zetta benefits my research for proper lighting

and wellness due to its vast trend in technology. It offers innovative design elements such as ambient lighting, cove lighting, and art collective light fixtures to enhance and brighten up the spaces. Based on my findings, most hotel guests only spend time in hotels during mornings and evenings. However, I observed the guests spending time in the lobby and play room during mid-day due to Hotel Zettaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amenities. Survey Results Regarding Time Spent in Hotels Morning Mid-Day Afternoon Evening

The receptionist I interviewed discussed how Hotel Zetta had installed energy-efficient lighting, specifically using recycled fluorescent and LED bulbs. Lighting is not over-lit due to the easy access to daylight it provides in the lobby area. Its design of subtle lighting and functional furnishings encourages their guests to casually sit in the lobby area, without it having to be overwhelming. I observed guests using their technological devices for work and personal reasons during mid-day.

HSBC Cafeteria in DĂźsseldorf, Germany Integrating Circadian Lighting 34

HSBC CAFETERIA HSBC Cafeteria is an IALD award-winning project.

that stimulates the daylight’s annual variations,

The space inspires the future of innovative,

dynamics, light color, light direction, and light

architectural lighting design with a focus in

intensity” (Hussain para. 4). The light intensities

circadian rhythm. The cafeteria was built in 1970,

are adapted to the time of day due to the smart,

but began a renovation due to the introduction

programmed control system. The renovation

of new architectural lighting elements that can

and the built panorama window that “provides

enhance the space. The designer’s task was

human centric illumination in a daylight deprived

to “introduce daylight by constructing a new

space that respects and supports the occupant’s

light well, creating a welcoming, light-flooded,

individual circadian rhythm and well-being.

communicative

company

The future of technology represents a healthier

employees and kitchen staff (Hussain para. 3).

society, incorporating circadian lighting in public

Due to challenges, designers came up with a

areas that can help occupants adapt into their

strategy to determine the “specific wavelengths

circadian rhythms as a whole, and in a larger

and scene programming of the luminous wall

atmosphere, rather than in a private space.

environment

for

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Design Considerations on Providing a Social, Healthy Atmosphere with Lighting 36

Goal: Create an energy-efficient environment. Objective: Integrate LEDs throughout the interior of the hotel. Goal: Promote valuable hospitality through branding successfully. Objective: Choose the right color and materiality that gives an overall feel of the space and relates to the concept. Goal: Apply proper lighting to enhance guestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comfort in the hotel industry. Objective: Integrate circadian and atmospheric lighting. Goal: Design a social, welcoming, and comfortable atmosphere for travelers. Objective: Select appropriate and flexible furnishings that encourage social interaction and comfort after a long day of traveling. Goal: Integrate advanced technology within the hotel industry. Objective: Incorporate technology, such as self-control appliances, touch screens, and stay well features, to bring convenience and comfort to guests.

COLOR TRENDS When discussing hospitality design, color is one of the most visually appealing design elements that attract hotel guest when they first walk into a space. As a designer, it is important to understand that shade and saturation can drastically change the guests’ character (FOLIO Part 1). According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, the 2018 Hotel Color Trends are: Healthy: “Verdant greens combined with berries and eggshell-blues are becoming more popular, as the health trend is still going strong” (FOLIO Part 2). Playful: Canary yellow, lime popsicle, and bright purple are good examples. Flame Colors: Perfectly balanced cool and warm colors with tones that appear in flames (FOLIO Part 2). Earthy: Tasteful, non-boring earthy palettes are an oxymoron, but also a very current trend. These palettes can incorporate rosy hues (FOLIO Part 2). Dramatic: “Deep, bold colors, accented with metals evoke power, strength, and sophistication” (FOLIO Part 2).

Healthy

Playful

Flame Colors

Earthy

Dramatic

The Ritz Carlton, San Francisco 40

COLOR SYMBOLISM The Ritz Carlton’s (Left Image) guest room design uses a periwinkle palette in a well-lit space with large windows to cool the heat and distribute brightness (FOLIO Part 1).

Hotel Providence, Paris

Monaco, Washington D.C. Even though green can be considered as a restful

of renewal and rejuvenation; in other words, a

color, it can also be stimulating and refreshing.

return to youthfulness” (FOLIO Part 1). “Neutrals

People visualize green as a symbolism of nature,

like white, black, gray, and brown are generally

youthfulness, and vibrancy throughout the space.

used as a backdrop or balancing element for

Boutique hotels that target younger guests have

more vivid centerpiece hues like red, yellow, and

more recently started to incorporate verdant and

blue. Earth tones like clay, sand, mushroom, and

leafy into their palettes. Spas have been recently

bark are relaxing and provide a sense of stability”

using the color green to symbolize the “promise

(FOLIO PART 1). 41

BUILDING MATERIALS When it comes to designing the interior and exterior of hotels, it is important to find the proper solutions whether it is applied for acoustical performance, ceilings, lighting, and wall systems. Acoustical Performance: Acoustical ceiling tiles and acoustical wall panels provide the proper materiality to help reduce noise and enhance the atmosphere of your space for your guests (Interior Supply para. 4). Ceilings: Using the right ceiling system can help â&#x20AC;&#x153;resist mold and mildew, which helps maintain indoor air quality. Most acoustical ceilings are made from high-recycled content, which can contribute LEED credits to the hotelâ&#x20AC;? (Interior Supply para. 5). Some material solutions for ceilings include metal, wood, and canopies to give a more refined, visually appealing look. Having the right ceiling system can contribute to providing the proper amount of light (Interior Supply para. 5). Wall Systems: For the boutique hotel, walls can be framed with cold formed steel studs, metal studs, or a complete drywall framing system (Interior Supply para. 7). Some wall systems can provide a nice wood or metal finish.

Australian Plaster Acoustics

4 2

5 3

Map of Local Manufacturers in Melbourne 1

Austex Fabrics

Baron Forge Contractors

Australian Fabric Wholesalers

Dean Sunshine Textiles

Multiform Stone Industries

LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCTS A study has shown that “9 out of 10 Australians prefer buying locally made products over imported ones” (Gonzales para. 1). It creates a Austex Urban Textiles

relationship with local consumers and businesses.

Peppers Hotel and Apartments

Austex Fabrics is the supplier for Australia’s

from Docklands, Baron Forge is a manufacturing

contemporary interior designers and architects

industry that focuses on commercial and

(Austex Fabrics). Their products vary from

hospitality projects. They manufacture various

commercial, healthcare, decorative wall solutions,

materials including wall cladding, porcelain

and awning fabrics. All of their products are light

sheets, natural stone, wall and floor tiling, and

weight, easy to install, low / no maintenance,

stone sheets.

and environmental non-hazardous. About 6 miles 45

FLOORING AND CARPET When considering what flooring and carpets to choose for hotels, some quality factors to consider are: Aesthetics: “Floors should look luxurious, and complement the rest of the design elements within each space” (Modig para. 6). Comfort: Soft hide rugs or plush carpets make hotel guests feel more comfortable and bring warmth into the space (Modig para. 6). Safety: Floors and carpets should be anti-slip resistant if they are exposed to water or dust. Acoustics: Carpet reduces noise within an interior space and can help “soften sounds within a room as well as from adjoining rooms” (Modig para. 6). Durability: Hotel flooring needs to be creative with durable materials that will last to prevent foot traffic, trolley wheels, or other heavy items (Modig para. 6). Maintenance: Easy-to-clean flooring and carpeting, such as animal hide and leather, is best (Modig para. 6).

Popular Flooring Options for Hotels: Hardwood Granite Marble Carpet Vinyl Laminate Ceramic and Porcelain Decorative Concrete

Bardessono in Napa Valley, California - LEED Platinum 48

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY By striving for environmentally friendly practices, there will be multiple benefits for both the health and safety of the hotel industry and the guests

Proximity Hotel - LEED Platinum

that are staying there. LEED LEED’s environmental categories to consider: Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy and Atmosphere Materials and Resources Indoor Environmental Quality Innovation in Operations 1 Hotel Brooklyn - Eco-Friendly

Regional Bonus Points

Boutique Lifestyle hotels are the types of projects

Environmental

that have vastly started to “go green” within

can increase the points for LEED

the hospitality industry. Their goal is to create

certification, within the hospitality

“sustainable lux” experiences that incorporate

industry, include:

practices

that

wellness, technology, and regional influences. Various boutique hotels, including Bardessono,

Improved Air Quality

are reducing the demand of energy, using LED

Locally and Organically Grown Food

bulbs throughout the hotel, and using products

Access to Daylight

that are sourced from local organic or sustainable

Guest Control of Lighting

producers.

Heating Control in Guest Rooms 49

THERMAL CONTROL In the hospitality industry, there are several thermal controls that a designer must consider when designing a hotel. According to ASHRAE Standard 55, there needs to be a relative humidity percentage depending on climate and season.

HUMIDITY %

WINTER

SUMMER

30%

68.5 F - 76.0 F

74.0 F - 80.0 F

40%

68.5 F - 75.5 F

73.5 F - 79.5 F

50%

68.5 F - 74.5 F

73.0 F - 79.0 F

60%

68.0 F - 74.0 F

72.5 F - 78.0 F

INDOOR AIR QUALITY Without proper indoor air quality control, health impacts such as allergies, asthma reactions, and skin disease can affect hotel guests. In order to prevent these impacts, there are several solutions that a designer or a hotel guest must consider:

Reducing the moisture content of the air

Increase air movement at the surface

Wash mold off hard surfaces and dry completely

Ceiling tiles and carpet that are absorbent may need to be replaced Use proper and biodegradable cleaning products

CODE CONSIDERATIONS USER GROUPS Reception / Lobby...........................................................A Private Offices.................................................................B Banquet / Multi-Purpose Room.......................................B Public Laundry.................................................................B Private Guest Rooms....................................................R-1 Lounges..........................................................................A Cafe / Bar.....................................................................A-2 Kitchen.........................................................................A-2 Pool and Health Club...................................................A-3 Rooftop Terrace............................................................A-5 Back of House / Storage..................................................S EGRESS All egress factors apply because the occupancy is greater than 500. Minimum Egress Corridor Width...................................44” Max Dead End Corridor Distance..................................50’ # Exits Required................................................3 Per Story Diagonal of Egress........................................................74’ Factor of Egress Width..................................................(.3)

SPRINKLERED? Yes OCCUPANCY FACTORS Reception / Lobby....................................................7 NET Private Offices.................................................150 GROSS Banquet and Multi-Purpose Room..........................15 NET Public Laundry.................................................100 GROSS Private Guest Rooms.......................................200 GROSS Lounges...................................................................7 NET Cafe / Bar...............................................................15 NET Kitchen............................................................200 GROSS Pool and Health Club.............................................15 NET Rooftop Terrace.....................................................15 NET Back of House / Storage.................................300 GROSS DOORS Clear Distance on the Push Side...................60”, 18” Side Clear Distance on the Pull Side....................................48” Required Door Size for ADA Requirements........36” x 80”

DESIGN COLLABORATION

My content expertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; role is to make sure the information given to me relating to hospitality, lighting, and graphics is feasible when applied to my thesis project. ROY HARVEY A SSL Electronics and Infrastructure Standards manager for Osram Sylvania. He will assist me in providing design solutions regarding the current trend of circadian lighting. TOM VANGELOFF A graduate in graphic design at the University of Cincinnati DAAP with an MA in journalism from New House School at Syracuse University. He has worked as a writer and designer for more than 20 years in advertising and marketing communications. He will consult me with information on efficient hospitality brands and graphics. EMILY EDWARDS A senior at Indiana University who is majoring in Tourism and Hospitality Management. She is working towards a BS in Recreation in the school of Public Health. The program emphasizes the importance of hospitality and how it impacts the well-being of others.

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