High-Rise Design Requirements

High-rise hotels have the potential to increase your guest capacity. My last newsletter explained when a hotel becomes classified as a high-rise. In this newsletter, I present key design considerations for high-rise structures (above 75 feet), including egress points, emergency systems, and structural integrity:

EGRESS POINTS:

Remote Stairway Locations – There must be at […]

High-Rise Possibilities

As land costs continue to rise, hotel developers are looking for new ways to maximize density on new projects. One way to increase guest capacity is to add stories to the hotel. Zoning restrictions limit the height potential on some projects; however, others have high-rise possibilities. In this article, I discuss the implications of […]

Does My Hotel Need a Generator?

Hospitality leaders must prioritize the safety and comfort of their guests!  One important consideration is your provision of an uninterrupted power supply. Guests expect hotel power will be functioning, regardless of natural disasters or other unforeseen electrical malfunctions. During unanticipated power outages, maintaining a reliable power source is vital to serving […]