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Gotta Getaway: Take On Shanghai Sustainably At URBN Hotels!

by Amber Fijolek
Jul 21, 2010 4:19 PM PDT

Eco-friendly never looked so comfortable! This time around, why not take a green getaway and give Planet Earth a little vacation too? With it's state-of-the-art modernism, it's easy to forget that there's actually a cause behind the swanky URBN Hotels. A mere peek at the chic, boutique lodging makes it hard to believe that China's first sustainable hotel is a former factory warehouse. An extensive effort has been put into the greenness of URBN Hotels, located in the heart of Shanghai, including furnishings and decor made from all recycled materials. Its environmentally friendly practices are the beginning to a new breed of hotels with carbon-neutral practices and commitments to leaving as minimal earth-harming footprints. The company even prides itself on its investment in the growth of the million-tree project, one devoted to the planting of trees reserved for the purpose of compensating for emissions. You're even offered the opportunity to purchase carbon credits to make you feel better about your flight halfway around the world! Don't get the wrong idea: the environment isn't the only thing treated like royalty at URBN. The hotel's 26 rooms, spa suite and 2 penthouses provide the ultimate in guest comfort. With in-house accommodations like their guest-only rooftop cocktail lounge and concierge options that include guided bike tours and Chinese Mandarin language tutoring, guests are guaranteed a memorable Shanghai experience. View the slideshow to take a peek at the sleek and sensible carbon-neutral model that will soon be the new craze in tourism: Shanghai's URBN Hotels!

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Live Green In Chicago With EcoLogic Lofts

by Modern Luxury
Nov 10, 2009 8:23 AM PST

Being environmentally conscious is the cool thing to do, so it's no surprise that the newest "green" idea from Senco Properties is located in the ultra-hip hood of Chicago's Bucktown. Featuring stylish sustainable staples like bamboo floors, a rooftop filled with plants and a wind turbine, EcoLogic Lofts is aptly named: eco-friendly and smart. Seven stories of functional, sleek design with concrete walls and exposed ductwork give the lofts a unique, funky modern feel right off the bustling Kennedy Expressway. The lobby is dotted with green kiosks showing more ways to incorporate earth saving tips into your lifestyle. You know what? They're right -- green is gorgeous!