Sustainability

Luxury Need Not Cost The Earth

Sustainable Site
Site Location
In the heart of Colombo facing Galle Face Beach
Highly urbanized area - does not require any major
infrastructure development
Easy access to public transportation
Community Connectivity
2.4 km to Colombo Fort railway station and
Colombo main bus stand
2.3 km to the Colombo main post office
Walking distance to many private and international
banks
1.3 km to Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

Temporary seeding
Install temporary storm drains with sediment traps
Permanent seeding and planting
Sprinkling of water into the working area at regular
intervals to reduce airborne dust generation
Installing stabilized entrances with cement or
crushed aggregates

Green Roof
Expected Outcomes by Implementing Green Roofs in the
Design of Grandeur Colombo
Storm water management
Longer life for the roof membrane
Reduction in energy costs
Mitigation of the urban heat island effect
Amenity value, aesthetics, and marketing appeal.
There are basically two types of green roofs incorporated
in the design of Hotel Grandeur Colombo

Green Roof
Intensive Green Roof
Location

At the third floor level as

a green belt around the
perimeter of the floor
Characteristic Deeper growing
medium
s
Wide variety of plants
including shrubs and
small trees

Vegetated
Area

280 m2

Extensive Green Roof

for the roof top

Simpler, lighter, and

thinner in profile (depth
of about 6 inches).
Tough, droughtresistant, low-growing
plants
Minimal maintenance
& long life, no need for
820 m2
irrigation

Solar Panels for Electricity Generation

The rooftop is the available space to fix solar
photovoltaic panels
The arrangement of solar panels is set as shown to
maximize the southern exposure and the panels will
be mounted on the green roof top with an angle of 200
-300 to the horizontal plane.

Solar Panels for Electricity Generation

Total no of panels used
Initial cost (including 20kW converters)
+10% of total cost
Consider 15.5% efficiency

250W
360W
400W
216
216
216
Rs
Rs
Rs
2,955,040 3,417,172 4,535,080
38.75W

55.8W

62W

Effective energy produced per day

100kWh/da
(Assuming 7.4 hours of average sunlight 62kWh/day 90kWh/day
y
per day for efficient solar panel operation)
Effective energy produced per year
(kWh/year)

22,630

32,850

36,500

Cost savings achieved per year

(1kWh of electricity costs Rs
45.00 (when consumption per month>180)

Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
1,018,350 1,478,250 1,642,500

Payback Period

4.81 years 3.88 years 4.74 years

NPV at 25 years (at MARR of 8% and

considering inflation of 2%)

Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
27,588,990 53,770,086 45,680,504

Energy Efficient Lighting

LEDs are used for lighting due to its energy efficiency,

low amount of CO2 and heat emitted when compared
with other two alternatives

Energy Efficient Lighting

Calculated energy savings from LED when compared
to CFL bulbs
for 300 Rooms

= 64.8 kWh/day

for Lobby Areas

= 39.0 kWh/day

for 50 suites

= 14.0 kWh/day

for Kitchen areas

= 07.2 kWh/day

Total Energy savings from above

Amount of savings per year
million

= 125kWh/day

= Rs. 2.025

Rainwater Harvesting
Proposed
Process

Due to the presence of vegetated roof top the filtration

process takes place and it would enhance the quality of
water harvested

Rainwater Harvesting
Total demand for irrigation of ground level

3.5 m3/day

landscaping
Total demand for irrigation of green belt

0.6 m3/day

Total demand for irrigation per year after

reducing demand in months of heavy rain
(reducing demand for 3 months)
Total estimated supply from rainwater harvesting
Water saving for irrigation per year
Storage
Tank Capacities

1127 m3/year
195.26

m3/year
17%

Storage tank
= 0.6 m3/day 14 days
= 8.4 m3
First flush storage tank
= 1028 m2 0.001m
= 1 m3

Cost Aspects
For those who consume a large quantity of water such as
luxury hotels, need to pay at a higher rate for water from
NWS&DB which will cost about Rs 35-40 per m3. Hence the
savings will be just Rs.7, 810 per year and around Rs.195, 000

Sustainable Landscaping
To ensure water efficiency in landscaping, the open space is
divided into water use zones.
Low water use zone (minimal irrigation, maintained by
natural rainfall)
Native or adapted plants and species
Less maintenance
Reduce costs by minimizing the need for fertilizers,
pesticides and irrigation.
Irrigation will only be provided during the driest months in
the area i.e. in the months of January and February.

Moderate water use zone (occasional watering)

Areas with turf grass which need more maintenance and
irrigation
A high efficient sprinkler system need to be established to
provided irrigation

Material Selection
Cement Treated Base with 10% cement for
access roads and parking areas
Hollow Concrete Block Masonry for partition
walls
Concrete with 10% Fly Ash
Recycled Glass Counter Tops - used in bars,
restaurants, kitchen and bathrooms as an
alternative for granite countertops
Rice Paddy Straw Panels for ceiling
Bamboo & Timber Flooring
Low VOC or water based paints, adhesives and
sealants

High Performance Facade

A Double Glazed Tinted Curtain Wall System is
used as the facade for Hotel Grandeur Colombo
Low emissivity insulated tempered
glass
can
blocktheheatradiationeffectively.
Double pane glass filled with inert
gas can further reduce the direct
transmission of heat energy
Benefits
Reflects heat from the sun to keep
interiors cooler
Filters uncomfortable glare from the sun,

Self Assessment for LEED

Certification

Certified 2632
points
Silver

3338

points
Gold

3951

points
It is expected to obtain a LEED Silver Rating
for the
Platinum 5269
design of Hotel Grandeur Colombo
points