Environmentally Friendly 5 Star Hotel in Beijing

The world these days is in the grip of a very serious debate; global warming. There is a heightened awareness that humans have a responsibility towards the coming generations and our planet. The need of the time is finding environmentally friendly fuels and energy sources, and taking actions to minimize the damage to the environment from human activities.

A commendable initiative in this regard has been taken in Shanghai where the Atkins group has designed a 400 bed resort in a 100 meter deep quarry. The Songjiang Hotel will be part of a new city that will be home to some 500 thousand people and is being built in Songjiang district near Shanghai, which offers a beautiful natural back drop and attracts a lot of tourists to the area, with emphasis on environmental preservation.

The hotel location is not only unique but will also substantially decrease the energy costs, as the hotel will be safe from the weather conditions. The energy source used in the resort will be geo-thermal.

The hotel’s design has a very strong aquatic theme. The design of the building makes the use of natural light. The plan is to use the site to get the most out of it. Use of the rock face and quarry’s natural waterfalls will add to the beauty of the hotel.

The pro-green theme of the hotel starts right from the top, with a green roof top. Only the top two levels are above the level of the quarry, the rest is below it with the two bottom levels underwater. The hotel will boast a five star ranking with luxury accommodations, restaurants, cafes, sports facilities and conference rooms. The under water levels will not only have guest rooms and a restaurant, but will also feature a beautiful ten foot aquarium, making the under water experience sensational. Swimming pools and water sports on the last level will also be a definite crowd pleaser with extreme sports like bungee jumping and rock climbing a part of the extensive attractions package.

Once the hotel is open to public it will definitely attract not only the environmentalists but has the potential to become an iconic resort for the country.