Proximity Hotel Greensboro NC Jeff Disbrow Anya Rifkin

Proximity Hotel Greensboro, NC Jeff Disbrow Anya Rifkin Erica Bareuther

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What is Proximity Hotel? 147 Oversized Guestrooms including 10 suites 5, 000 Sq. Feet of Conference Room Space 102, 000 Sq. Feet total Standard rate for the. Loft Double Queen Room is $254/night Provocative, Mindful Design Harmonious with Nature Vibrant Restaurant Event Space with Wonderful Vistas Inviting Lobby Knowledgeable Staff Smoke-free Environment Wi-Fi Technology Expansive Fitness Studio Peaceful Gardens 2. 5 Acre Natural Habitat Abundant Natural Light Complimentary airport transportation First hotel in the nation to achieve LEED Platinum

Site Evaluation Location and Accessibility Local Communities Extensive connections to local businesses and attractions http: //www. proximityhotel. com/community. htm Partner with nearby restaurants Availability of Local building materials Very accessible by major highways and roads Walkable distance to downtown Greensboro Bikes provided to guests to use on greenway Use city water supply/sewage disposal 46% of building materials sourced regionally Most of the furniture was made within an 18 mile radius Artist-in-residence created 500 pieces of art for the guest rooms while working in a temporary studio adjacent to the hotel Physical Characteristics of the Landscape Central city location Wineries - The Yadkin Valley is very distinct with soil that is clayey, well-drained and moderately fertile, which are excellent qualities for grape growing Many city gardens within walking distance Sunshine – enough to create energy for the building Moderate climate – average summer temperature 88 degrees

Site Planning Bioregional coordination The building fits the style of the region Blends the old with the new Works with the landscape around it “Pretended that we found an old factory and adapted it into a hotel and restaurant. ” Access Many places to sit and walk outside and inside A lot of parking available Main entrance

Site Design Placing the buildings Built to complement the surroundings Definitely stands out from landscape Roads Major Trail roads surround the building systems/Plant life Bicycle greenway trail available for use Gardens surrounding building Bluebell garden Grading and drainage Stream Restoration Project

Biophysical Impacts • Stream Restoration • Low-emitting volatile organic compound paints, adhesives, carpets • Followed local erosion and sedimentation control standards and codes • Preferred parking for lowemitting and fuel efficient vehicles • At least 50% of the site (not including building footprint) has been restored with native planting • Less than 50% of developed surfaces are impervious • Landscaping and irrigation systems have been designed to reduce irrigation water consumption • HVAC and Refrigeration Systems do not contain CFC based refrigerants

ECS (Engineering Firm) Performed: Comprehensive construction materials testing and observation services during construction ASTM standard tests on soil, aggregate, concrete and asphalt LEED IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) Testing

Stream Restoration 700 linear feet of stream Reduced erosion: By planting local, adaptable plant species Rebuilding the buffers and banks 400 tons of boulders and 18 logs were used so that seasonal flood cycles would not be affected Restored to NC Department of Water Standards

Architectural Design Aesthetics: Is named after and looks after the Proximity Textile Mill that used to be in Greensboro. Energy Use Conservation: Solar Panels cover 4000 ft rooftop Geothermal energy for the restaurant’s refrigeration equipment Natural lighting: 7’ 4” square windows in guest rooms Elevator reduces net energy usage by capturing the system’s energy and feeds it back into the building’s internal electrical grid Large amounts of outside air into guestrooms Green Roof

Architectural Design, cont. Water Conservation and Management 700 linear feet of stream was restored High-efficiency Kohler plumbing fixtures: saved two million gallons of water the first year. Wastewater Management Stream channel that protects receiving stream channels from excessive erosion. Solid Waste Management: ?

Architectural Design, cont. Natural Building Technologies: The bistro bar is made of salvaged, solid walnut trees that came down through sickness or storm and room service trays made of Plyboo (bamboo plywood). Reinforced steel with 90% post consumer recycled content, National Gypsum Wallboard 100%, asphalt 25% and staircase steel 50% Concrete contains 4% fly ash Guestroom shelving and the bistro’s tabletops are made of walnut veneer, over a substrate of Sky. Blend, a particleboard made from 100% post-industrial recycled wood pulp with no added formaldehyde

Architectural Design, cont. Are these practices meaningful? Yes Challenges: Wastewater management systems lacking Solid waste management systems lacking