IRVINE, CALIF.—With more than 50 years of innovation and linear lighting leadership, Tivoli Lighting introduces ADAPT Pendant, a series of designer pendants with anchoring hardware, an LED light engine and glassware to provide multiple mix-and-match interior lighting options. The ADAPT Pendant is available in multiple styles, shapes, materials, and colors, enabling designers to find the perfect lighting solution. With 11 globe options to choose from, ADAPT Pendant becomes an exceptionally versatile system for designers. All the globes are conformal coated with shatter-resistant silicone to reduce fragmenting, should the glass break. The pendants also have a matching cord and drop anchor to...

NATIONAL REPORT—Last June, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed into law a bill supported by the Southern Nevada Water Authority that requires the removal of “useless,” or purely decorative, grass throughout the Las Vegas Valley by the end of 2026. The Valley has been undergoing a severe drought as indicated by the U.S. Drought Monitor. Useless grass, also known as nonfunctional turf, is found around Southern Nevada business complexes (including hotels and resorts), along streets in HOA communities, and in traffic circles and medians. It is grass that provides no recreational value. The California Air Resources Board has voted to update California’s...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the ranking of its annual Top 10 States for LEED, with Illinois once again topping the list and demonstrating leadership in green building. Illinois certified 3.16 square feet of building space per person under LEED in 2021. LEED is the world’s most widely used green building program and was created by USGBC as a leadership standard defining best practices for healthy, high-performing green buildings. “Amidst the challenges of 2021, governments, companies and other organizations committed to taking bold actions to protect the climate, their employees and their communities,” said Peter Templeton, President and CEO, USGBC. “Transitioning...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News welcomes Grass!365 to the “Grass/Synthetic” category of its Green Product & Service Directory. Grass!365 is the choice of hotels and resorts looking for lawns that stay green 365 days per year. Users of the company’s synthetic grass enjoy low maintenance landscaping, no more mowing, watering, or fertilizing their property’s natural lawn for reduced operating costs and a better guest experience. Grass!365 synthetic grass features revolutionary SealTuft backing, which drains over 1,000 inches per hour (more than 30 times the industry average) and has a stronger bind than standard turf, making it great for pet-friendly resorts, too....

BANGKOK—Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea will take guests on a journey into seldom-experienced nature, wildlife, and culture, setting new standards in sustainability and desert hospitality as Saudi Arabia drops its pin on the global tourism map. The Concept Untouched and enticing, this part of the world remains relatively unknown. In ancient times, however, it was a busy trading route, used by the Nabataeans to transport luxury goods like silk, incense and textiles. Along the way, they would set up camp and gather around the fire under a starlit night. In 106 CE, the Nabatean Empire was annexed by the...

ATLANTA—Interface, the global flooring manufacturer, has recently introduced its latest carpet tile collection, Granite Mountain. The collection, designed by David Oakey of David Oakey designs, takes inspiration from the way we collectively embraced nature during the pandemic as a source of relaxation and escape. Like nature, it strikes a balance between strength and beauty with its eight carpet tiles in warm grays and earthy accents, helping bring the outside in. Granite is one of the hardest substances in the world, but even this seemingly immovable force bends to the power of nature—with beautiful results. Visually translating this natural balance between...

MAASTRICHT, THE NETHERLANDS—Mosa has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold for its ceramic floor and wall tiles. Ninety-nine percent of Mosa’s products, which were previously certified at the Silver level, are now Gold certified according to version 3.1 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard. Awarded by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, Cradle to Cradle Certified is the world’s most advanced science-based standard for making products today that enable a sustainable tomorrow. Reaching Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold is a milestone on Mosa’s journey to create healthy living environments that have a positive impact on people and...

Hotel and hostels made from shipping containers are becoming more common. Tomorrow, the Pad, a boutique hotel with hostel-style rooms and a high-end mountain modern design, will open its doors officially in the heart of Silverthorne, Colo. along the banks of the Blue River. The Pad began welcoming guests for a soft opening in late November. As the first newly constructed boutique hostel in the Rocky Mountains, The Pad incorporated 18 upcycled shipping containers into its environmentally friendly construction and design. The Pad is on track to becoming the first Colorado-based lodging company to attain B Corporation certification. Do a search using “shipping container” on...

SILVERTHORNE, COLO.—The Pad, a boutique hotel with hostel-style rooms and a high-end mountain modern design, will open its doors officially on January 27 and has welcomed its first guests in the heart of Silverthorne, Colo. along the banks of the Blue River. The Pad began welcoming guests for a soft opening in late November. As the first newly constructed boutique hostel in the Rocky Mountains, The Pad incorporated 18 upcycled shipping containers into its environmentally friendly construction and design. The Pad is one of the country’s first lodging properties to be constructed using upcycled shipping containers and is on track to becoming the first Colorado-based...

MÉRIDA, MEXICO—Mundo Imperial Entertainment & Hospitality debuts WAYAM Mundo Imperial, the company’s first hotel in Mérida and the first LEED-certified property in the city. WAYAM Mundo Imperial is a green oasis that bridges sleek urban design with the historic landscape of its setting. Located in García Ginerés, one of Mérida’s oldest and most iconic neighborhoods, WAYAM is housed in a century-old residence reimagined with modern design touches, blending indoors and outdoors to immerse guests in a lush experience of the senses. The resort features a central, five-story-tall mango tree and 10 sculptures by renowned Mexican artist Carlos Marin. Forward-thinking amenities include dog-friendly...