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Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC North/Gaithersburg Awarded LEED Certification

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GAITHERSBURG, MD.—Baywood Hotels announce the Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC North/Gaithersburg is now LEED-certified. LEED is the most widely used third-party certification for green buildings. The achievement is given for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the foremost program for the design, construction and operation of green buildings. LEED-certified hotels are resource proficient as they use less energy and water and diminish greenhouse gas.

“We are excited to finally complete our LEED certification as we are conscious of the impact we are making on the environment and are doing our part to be green and reduce our carbon footprint,” says Xitlaly Castillo-Dietz, General Manager.

The green hotel has recycling bins conveniently placed in guestrooms and throughout common areas in the hotel. LED lights and air filters are utilized and recycled after their use. The Gaithersburg hotel offers complimentary electric car charging stations, and a salt-purified pool.

“Market transformation happens one building at a time. “Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC North/Gaithersburg understands the value of LEED and has exemplified extraordinary leadership in reshaping their sector,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, President and CEO, USGBC. “The success of LEED is due to the partnership and support of those committed to advancing green building and sustainability. Each new LEED certification is one step closer to revolutionizing the environment in which we live, work and play.”

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