Courtyard by Marriott Case Study

Overview Location: Chevy Chase, MD Building Type: Hospitality – renovation of a hotel built in 1970 Project Scope: 125,000 SF, 226-room hotel in an urban setting Completed: July 2009 Rating: LEED® for New Construction Ver. 2.2 Level: Gold candidate Courtyard by Marriott, Chevy Chase is a 226room hotel located in the Friendship Heights neighborhood of Chevy Chase, MD. The hotel primarily serves the business travelers visiting various corporate headquarters and institutions in the area, including National Institutes of Health and GEICO Insurance. The project consisted of an extensive renovation and re-branding from a Holiday Inn to a Courtyard by Marriott while incorporating sustainable features to demonstrate what is possible while maintaining the Marriott brand standards. Environmental Aspects Sustainable features of hotel include preserving more than 90% of the existing structure and 50% of existing interior non-structural walls. High-performance building insulation and high-efficiency lighting combined with energy efficient HVAC systems accounts for total energy cost savings of 18.6%. Guestrooms and public space feature low flow dual flush toilets and low flow shower heads and faucets, which have contributed to a 40% reduction in potable water demand for the property. The building also features high-albedo roofing and pavers to reflect light and heat energy thereby mitigating the heat island effect and reducing the need for building cooling. All paints, coatings, sealants, adhesives as well as carpet systems are all low VOC. The building’s HVAC system is capable of bringing increased amount of fresh air to further improve indoor air quality. Other amenities onsite include preferred parking spaces for low emission vehicles, bike racks and loaner bicycles for guests and employees, access to a regional transit hub, car sharing program on-site, and an educational program on sustainability for guests. Owner and Occupancy Courtyard by Marriott Chevy Chase is owned by