Green Lodging News this week reported on the opening of Limelight Boulder, a new lifestyle hotel by Aspen One located on the University of Colorado—Boulder’s campus. Built to LEED Gold standards, Limelight Boulder is the largest all-electric hotel in the country. Through energy-efficient systems and the utilization of environmentally responsible materials, the design lowers energy use and minimizes environmental impacts. Early in the design process, WATG coordinated with project stakeholders to remove soil contaminants from the former brownfield site, advancing ecological restoration efforts. In addition, the team carefully designed around a century-old underground spring to preserve its natural flow...

BOULDER, COLO.—Global design studio WATG, a leader known for delivering dynamic hospitality destinations around the world, has completed the architecture and landscape architecture of Limelight Boulder, a new lifestyle hotel by Aspen One located on the University of Colorado—Boulder’s campus. Situated within Boulder’s “The Hill” neighborhood, known for its vibrant academic community, Limelight Boulder adds 252 guestrooms and suites to the city’s hospitality offerings. Developed by Aspen One in partnership with University of Colorado—Boulder and the City of Boulder, the hotel serves as a new “living room” for the city at a prominent gateway between the campus and the surrounding neighborhood. Built to...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has introduced 12 accent colors to its VCT II collection. The new colors—spanning all shades of the rainbow—allow for playful creativity in schools and retail settings. “VCT II has been a long-trusted solution for its merging of great design and outstanding value,” said Jason McKee, Senior Director, Commercial Resilient. “With the addition of these new colors, customers can enjoy the same durability and reliability they’ve counted on for years, while also unlocking new ways to elevate their everyday spaces.” The new colors are: Limoncello, Golden Maize, Orange Tango, Red Rose, Bold...

SEATTLE—AXIS Architecture + Design, the noted and award-winning West Coast hospitality design, hotel renovation, multi-family residential design, and affordable housing architectural design firm, is celebrating the completion of their latest luxury hotel renovation project: the 1 Hotel Seattle. Serving as both Design Architect and Architect of Record on the project in coordination with interior designers Studio Collective, the 1 Hotel Seattle represents AXIS’ latest addition to the firm’s already-extensive luxury hotel design and hotel renovation portfolios, and marks AXIS’ growing reputation for hospitality architectural design in the Pacific Northwest. Culminating an 18-month project which saw AXIS lead the architectural design...

WEST YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA—Where geysers erupt, bison roam, and the horizon stretches wide with possibility, a new hotel is bringing travelers even closer to the wonder of it all. Starlite Yellowstone, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is now open in downtown West Yellowstone, just minutes from the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Developed by East Avenue Development LLC and managed by Vista Host, the 133-room hotel was designed to reflect the wild beauty, rich history, and spirit of the land that surrounds it. With natural textures and thoughtful design throughout, Starlite Yellowstone blends upscale comfort with a deep sense of place, offering travelers...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and MindClick announced a partnership to present the Sustainable Hospitality & Leadership in Design (SHLD) Awards at the AHLA Responsible Stay Summit, with entries now open. Founded by the Hospitality Sustainable Design Collaborative (HSDC)—a consortium established in 2023 by MindClick, Marriott, Highgate, Hilton, and Hyatt—the SHLD Awards shine a spotlight on hotel projects that mitigate climate impact, protect guest and team health, and advance equity through design choices and purchasing practices. What makes SHLD different: SHLD is the only hospitality design awards program solely dedicated to sustainable design, and it requires every submission...

CHICAGO—Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering introduces an exclusive collaboration with Muratto, a global leader in natural cork innovation. This partnership merges Momentum’s design-forward ethos with Muratto’s artisanal expertise, resulting in two acoustic product lines—Organic Blocks and PrimeCork—that bring the beauty, integrity, and sustainability of cork to commercial interiors. With cork’s exceptional sound absorption and inherent durability, the Muratto Collection offers an eco-conscious approach for offices, healthcare facilities, and hospitality settings without compromising performance or aesthetics. From its very foundation, the Muratto Collection champions sustainable design through the use of cork. This 100 percent natural, renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable material is carefully...

MONTVALE, N.J.—Benjamin Moore, a leader in paint, color and coatings, announced the launch of the next generation of Eco Spec—the brand’s greenest and lowest odor paint. Blending both exceptional performance with eco-responsible innovation, Eco Spec achieves results with zero VOCs and zero emissions, even after tinting, for both consumers and professionals. “Eco Spec is thoughtfully crafted for sensitive environments including patient rooms, offices, guestrooms and schools, as well as residential spaces,” said Alfredo Valiente, Product Manager, Commercial and Professional brands, at Benjamin Moore. “Its formula makes it ideal for those who demand good indoor air quality, especially individuals with asthma or...

EASTHAMPTON, MASS.—Treefrog, the “made in Italy and stocked in USA” prefinished real wood veneer, recently celebrated its 20th year by revamping the entire collection. This included a new color matched wood backer, FSC Certification and seven new Designer Veneers. Designer Veneers include six veneers by famed Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni, who serves as the external Creative Director for Treefrog’s Italian supplier. Lissoni’s influence has led to veneers with a more natural structure, including wider wood grains, more authentic crowns, and purer color tones that best represent the European design aesthetic, from white oak to walnut and extending to...

CHICAGO—The Gettys Group, a leading integrated hospitality design firm, announced a strategic organizational restructure accompanied by a series of senior leadership promotions. These changes are designed to strengthen operational integration, advance creative excellence, and position the firm for long-term growth in an increasingly complex hospitality market. In an address to employees, Chief Executive Officer Ron Swidler underscored the firm’s legacy of transformation and its commitment to evolution in response to shifting industry needs. “Innovation has always driven Gettys forward. We challenge ourselves to think differently, to reimagine what’s possible, and to apply the same creativity we bring to our projects to...