Exemplar Travel Magazine - Issue 11

23 Sustainable Tourism I n collaboration with Arctic Adventures of Norway, Asplan Viak and Skanska, Snøhetta have designed“Svart”the world’s first Powerhouse hotel, at the foot of the Svartisen glacier that runs through Meløy municipality in northern Norway. The hotel is situated just above the Arctic Circle. “Svart” is the first building to be built after the energy positive Powerhouse standard in a Northern climate. Not only does this new hotel reduce its yearly energy consumption by approximately 85% compared to a modern hotel, but it also produces its own energy - an absolute“must” in this precious arctic environment.The hotel will also become the world’s northernmost Powerhouse building. Building an energy positive and low-impact hotel is an essential factor to create a sustainable tourist destination respecting the unique features of the plot; the rare plant species, the clean waters and the blue ice of the Svartisen glacier. Opening in 2021. The Shape of Things to Come Svart Hotel, Northern Norway A s a luxury lifestyle hotel brand inspired by nature, 1 Hotels cultivates the best of eco-conscious design and sustainable architecture, together with extraordinary comfort and an unrivalled level of service. 1 Hotels, launched in 2015 with the opening of exclusive properties inMiami’s South Beach andManhattan’s Central Park, followed by their Brooklyn launch in late 2016, developed with the simple idea that those that travel the world also care about it. 1 Hotels upholds this vision by channelling nature through design, culinary partnerships, connectingwith the local community and taking small steps to make a big difference. At the core of the hotel’s sustainable strategies is a fundamental pursuit of mindful conservation which is impressive in the detail from simple avoidance of plastics in preference of natural organic materials be it recycled wooden room key fobs, recycled cardboard water cartons in the meeting room, driftwood designed furnishings or the use energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as L.E.D illumination to reduce electrical demands and heat build-up from lighting. The eco- conscious activities are endless, and guests will be inspired by the constant greenery that literally brings nature into every corner of the hotels from vertical lobby gardens to plant pots on tables. Urban Gardening A greener experience at 1 Hotels in Miami and NewYork with more to follow...