THE RIVIERA HOTEL
Taipei, Taiwan

Certification:
LEED for Existing
Buildings:
Operations
& Maintenance

GOLD

8,124 Square Meters

Renovation

113 Full Time Employees
OUR ROLE:
LEED Consulting
Energy Audit
Commissioning
  • Analysis of existing energy systems, areas for improvement
  • Managed schedule, cost, and chaired on-going meetings to guide LEED operations & maintenance practices
  • Staff training regarding environmental operations
  • LEED certification consultation, documentation coordination, and submittal to USGBC
SUSTAINABLE HIGHLIGHTS:
  •  Dedicated hotel staff committed to sustainability
  • Significantly improved energy performance, reduced operating costs, and reduced emissions
  • Vegetated green roof uses recycled rainwater for irrigation, cleans city air, creates a natural ecosystem, and provides a peaceful retreat for guests
  • Reduced water use by 37%
  • Facility alterations comply with strict sustainable construction and purchasing guidelines. 94% of construction waste from alterations recycled or otherwise diverted from landfill.
  • Mercury-containing light fixtures eliminated from the building
  • High-performance green housekeeping and pest control
SUMMARY:
 As a boutique hotel with the mission of protecting our natural environment, the Riviera Hotel has combined green operations and maintenance practices with her hotel services. In 2008, the Riviera Hotel began a series of on-going improvements to streamline the building's efficiency, and minimize environmental impact. The Riviera Hotel has successfully reduced electricity and water usage, and adopted sustainable purchasing and waste management policies. 

The replacement of the hotel's chiller early in the LEED planning phase was a substantial investment for a small boutique hotel, but ultimately resulted in significantly improved energy performance and cost savings. A variety of lighting controls in every guest space offer cozy lighting levels while also taking advantage of daylight and minimize electrical use. The vegetated roof garden serves as more than a retreat for guests by also insulating the building and saving energy by reducing heating / cooling needs.