Hotel Taking Steps Towards SustainabilityThe Ruby Emma Hotel in Amsterdam is setting a new standard in sustainable hospitality. Designed with a keen focus on environmental preservation, Emma is a marvel of green architecture. Constructed mainly from recycled materials, the hotel features an intelligent 'living' facade of glass and aluminum, designed to react to the changing weather conditions. On bright winter days, the shutters open to allow the warmth of the sun inside, while on hot summer days, they close to provide shade. This ingenious system saves energy all year round, adjusting itself depending on whether the room is occupied.
The commitment to sustainability extends to the hotel's interior, where circular systems have been implemented to reuse water, heat, and waste, aiming to make the building as energy-neutral as possible. Each guest room is equipped with smart lighting, refillable Ruby Care amenity bottles, and decorated with renewable natural materials and previously-owned furniture, all of which add character and significantly reduce the hotel's carbon footprint. The Ruby Emma Hotel stands as a testament to the possibility of balancing luxury and sustainability in hospitality.
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