Donohoe Going Green in Arlington, VA
APRIL 17, 2009 - By August 2009, Arlington County will welcome a new addition to its increasingly sustainable community. The Donohoe Companies, Inc. will introduce the Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse, located at 1401 North Adams Street at the west end of Courthouse Plaza.
Through design, location, construction, and property management, The Donohoe Companies is incorporating numerous green elements and innovative technologies into the project. Adjacent to the Courthouse Metro, the public plaza will include outdoor seating, a sculpted fountain, and water efficient landscaping which captures 100% storm water on-site to reuse for irrigation. Donohoe Construction is using low-emitting building materials and recycling all potentially recyclable construction waste.
The all-suite hotel will feature low-flow plumbing fixtures which will result in an approximately 500,000 gallon reduction in water usage, Green Label carpeting, energy efficient lighting and appliances, programmable occupancy sensor thermostats, and a 6,000 square foot vegetated green roof. Once complete, Donohoe Hospitality Services management will support a recycling program for both guests and employees, use environmentally sound products for everyday operation, and will employ a linen reuse program to further reduce water usage in the hotel. The transit oriented development will also encourage alternative transportation while offering bike racks, changing rooms, and an information kiosk.
Residence Inn Arlington Courthouse is a leader in environmental design and will meet the requirements for LEED certification under Arlington County's environmental planning program.
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