After several years of volatility and rapid recovery, the U.S. hospitality market is entering a more stable phase. Travel demand remains strong. Hotel performance is stabilizing across many markets. At the same time, new hotel development starts have slowed significantly. Together, these shifts may be opening a strategic development window. Evaluate Your Next Hospitality Development […]
Category Archives: Hotel Design & Planning
Operating Costs Keep Rising
Operating costs are rising faster than rents. For many hotels and multifamily assets, labor alone now represents 30–40% of operating expenses. A design decision that adds two minutes to housekeeping per room may not seem significant. But across a 150-key property, that small inefficiency compounds into thousands of labor hours every year. Over the life of […]
Developers | Stop Noise in Your Project with The Right HVAC System
One of the most prominent complaints tenants and hotel guests make is about noise in their rooms. Outdoor noise transfers into rooms by traveling through exterior building walls via any areas vulnerable to sound penetration. HVAC systems create noise, so choosing the right system can help reduce noise in your rooms, whether a hotel or an apartment building. Read […]
2022 Insights | Quieter Units = Better Rental Rates
Every tenant and guest deserves a quiet space. But it’s not just the outside noise you need to be aware of—flanking noise does exist! The most common sources of flanking noise are electrical outlets and ductwork. In this article, you’ll learn more about each and how to stop that hidden noise. Read on! What is Flanking […]
Developers | A Better Way to Block Noise in Your Project
Tenants and guests often complain about noise! There might be noise from the outside coming in or noise moving in from adjacent units. The good news! There are practical and economical ways to block noise from the start! Read on! The right combination of building materials, system designs, and construction methods to provide the most […]
Developers | We help you build cheaper!
We at BASE4 believe in a PRODUCT mindset—bringing standardization and manufacturing principles to an outdated system. Lox Apartments – Midwest, USA We are architects & engineers rethinking the way buildings get built. Our team works with developers and general contractors to rethink traditional building methods by infusing innovative technology, forward-thinking design, and offsite manufacturing principles to build projects […]
Developers: Hotels are Making a Comeback!
The hospitality industry has undergone a seismic transformation since 2020. This period of change is set to continue through 2022 and 2023, with shifts in demographics and technology. Developers: Read on for good news updates in the hotel sector! According to CBRE’s latest 2022 Hotel Horizons forecasts, US major market revenue per available room will increase […]
Developers: Don’t waste $100,000 on this overdesign
With materials costs soaring at a record pace, developers must get creative to meet proforma budgets. Fire Dampers are regularly included during the design process and can be more expensive than you think. Do you really need them? What is a Fire Damper (and is it required)? Fire dampers are passive fire protection products used in HVAC […]
Developers | Is it time to start building with wood again?
We have all seen the headlines! Lumber prices have dropped 50% in the last two months, reassuring everyone in the building sector. Does this mean the lumber packages for your next project will be 50% cheaper? The answer might surprise you; read on. Lumber dropped about 5% week-over-week in July, trading at $650 per thousand board feet. Following […]
Let’s Talk About Three Hotels on One Site
Hotel developers are looking for a way to attract new customers while cutting costs. We have seen it before with dual-branded hotels, but is it possible with three hotels on one site? The answer is “Yes, it is!” The use of the multi-brand strategy has gradually grown in popularity in the U.S. over the past decade. […]