Positive vibes

Opening in 2023, Denver’s Populous is set to be the USA’s first carbon-positive hotel. The striking wedge-shaped building comes courtesy of Chicagobased firm Studio Gang, who were inspired by Colorado’s native aspen trees. Eco-conscious design additions include deep windows to naturally shade rooms and keep them cool, roof solar panels to power the building, and the use of low-carbon concrete in construction. As well as embracing an eco-friendly design, the developers have committed to planting a whole forest – 2,000 hectares of trees – to offset a carbon footprint equivalent to 500,000 gallons of fuel. © Rangelands