Foreign experience in designing energy-efficient hostel buildings

Abstract

The article discusses the reasons for changing the vector of development of the hotel industry to environmental friendliness and sustainability, reducing energy consumption, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and introducing energy-efficient technologies. Examples of foreign experience in implementing energy-efficient strategies in hostels are provided. Environmental friendliness has become a driving force in the hotel industry, with leading hotel chains trying to meet the demands of consumers who are increasingly paying attention to the climate and are concerned about their environmental impact. According to most definitions, the term "hotel industry" includes not only hotels but also motels, guest houses and hostels. When designing hostels, energy conservation and energy efficiency will save energy resources. Thanks to technology and energy-efficient materials, architectural, planning, and space solutions are being improved. The location and orientation also have an impact on energy saving. The author concludes that in the era of heightened climate awareness, the problem of negative environmental impact is relevant. Tourism alone accounts for a certain percentage of greenhouse gas emissions, which is mostly attributable to the hotel industry. It is necessary to take measures and create conditions to reduce and eventually eliminate the harmful impact on the climate. We see that Western countries are aware of the problem and possible negative consequences, and therefore government institutions are involved in solving this problem by creating relevant regulations, businesses implementing environmental programs, and ordinary hotel visitors who are beginning to prefer more environmentally friendly travel options. However, this influence must be spread to other countries, and this is why information campaigns should be used. Communities, including the scientific community, should pay attention not only to continuing the greening of facilities through the use of energy-efficient technologies, which is a necessary step, but also to finding new options for energy saving and creating new energy-efficient strategies.