Posts Tagged ‘green roofs’

Eco-Luxury Retreats In England

June 1st, 2010

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Called one of UK’s top retreats, Natural Retreats – Yorkshire are eco-luxury, countryside getaways.

Situated beside Yorkshire Dales National Park and close to historic Richmond, these eco-escapes are stylish, self-catering residences which sleep up to six.

The holiday also includes a dedicated concierge service which will arrange everything including restaurant reservations, outdoor activities and babysitters.  On arrival, all guests receive a luxury welcome hamper and towels, linens and toiletries. » Read more: Eco-Luxury Retreats In England

Sweet Honey Of A Hotel

April 29th, 2010

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The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte has made a sweet change to its green, vegetated roof.

Recently LEED Gold certified, the 146-room hotel has added two new beehives to the roof to generate honey for hotel culinary use.   The green roof  already had 18,000 sedum plants to enhance building insulation and a chef’s garden providing organic herbs for the hotel.

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