Going Modular Series: Final Notes and Easy Reference For the past month, we have dedicated our writings to inform you about the modular industry and how it could work for you. In this final newsletter, we provide an overview of these instructional guides, so you can save this email for easy-access reference when questions arise […]
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Using Steel Modules for Your Mid- to High-Rise Structures
Using Steel Modules for Your Mid- to High-Rise Structures If you’re planning a mid- or high-rise construction, this piece is for you. Modular construction, as you know, is picking up everywhere. But what’s the catch? Is it safe for a high-rise? Should you consider prefab over stick-built? You may have had these questions for a […]
Modular Solutions for Hotels: Questions Answered
Building Modular for Low- to Mid-Rise Structures: Next Steps Let’s assume you’ve decided to go modular with your next project. Now what? This third article in our series on modular explains your next steps. After choosing to go modular, you must decide whether to use wood or steel modular boxes. Typically, hotels of 4-5 stories […]
Stack your next hotel in two weeks!
Timing, Coordination, Quality, Budget: How Can Modular Work for You? Off-Site Construction is Trending Hoteliers have a lot on their plate right now! Here are just some of the current challenges in today’s AEC industry: Coordination problems among the various teams, like AEC professionals, vendors, contractors, subcontractors, permitting officials Speed-to-market concerns during this current skilled […]
Practical Guide to Energy Savings for this Summer and Beyond
Practical Guide to Energy Savings for this Summer and Beyond After reviewing the practical points about thermal insulation from last week, let’s jump to real-world solutions that you can implement for your next hotel. Design Considerations An expert design team can design your hotel to conserve energy over time. Certain building materials, insulation practices, and […]
Real-World Options for Reducing Hotel Energy Consumption
Real-World Options for Reducing Energy Consumption The average hotel room costs $2196 per year in energy expenses.1 Nearly half of the energy bill relates to HVAC and lighting costs. But costs will increase if your hotel experiences heating and cooling leakages in vulnerable areas. In this two-part newsletter series, I explore some practical ways hoteliers […]
Virtual Reality for Hospitality Design
Virtual Reality for Hospitality Design Virtual reality (VR) technology is taking both the architecture—and hospitality— industries by storm! From the old school paper-based drafting to relatively modern digitally produced 2D renderings, architecture has evolved into something much more lifelike. So what is VR after all? And why does it matter for your hotel? Here we […]
Look Inside the New Hyatt Place Prototype!
Look Inside the New Prototype of Hyatt Place Hotels Last year, Hyatt Place announced its reimagined brand experience—a new generation of hotels focused on three key areas: thoughtful design, enhanced well-being, and better value for World of Hyatt members. With this brand evolution now underway, Base4 has been working on several projects using the new […]
Hotel Lobbies: What Looks Good?
Interior Design for Hotel Lobbies You can tell a lot about a hotel by its lobby. Most guests judge the quality of their stay within minutes of first entering a hotel. For hoteliers, the lobby serves as a portal to showcase the hotel’s personality—and that’s why every detail counts! In today’s newsletter, I focus on […]
Fire Safety: Hotel Areas Exempt from Sprinklers
Fire Safety: Your Hotel Doesn’t Need Sprinklers Everywhere Now that we have established why NFPA 13 is the right fire safety code for your hotel, today we explore one specific area of fire protection coverage that often leads to a great deal of confusion—combustible concealed spaces. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) requires that hotels be […]