The developer is expanding the hotel's footprint in the high-end market, adding 12 rooms for a total of 226 units. It is also developing 1,500 square feet of retail. The hotel is located very close to Chevy Chase Plaza--also owned by Grosvenor--which is home to several other upscale retailers including Saks Jandel.
Changes Grosvenor will be making to gain LEED Silver certification include adding a reflective roof and an energy-efficient HVAC system and lighting. It will also install new energy-efficient windows, and use low-VOC adhesives, paints, carpets, and sealants. Construction materials will be regionally sourced construction and green construction demolition management will be used. Other features will include green housekeeping, a "bike-to-work" program for employees, and purchase of green power credits.
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Erika Morphy
Erika Morphy has been writing about commercial real estate at GlobeSt.com for more than ten years, covering the capital markets, the Mid-Atlantic region and national topics. She's a nerd so favorite examples of the former include accounting standards, Basel III and what Congress is brewing.
