Green City Hotel Vauban
Paula-Modersohn-Platz 5
Baden-Württemberg
Freiburg im Breisgau 79100, Germany
Description
The Green City Hotel Vauban is located in the green heart of Freiburg. Situated in the car-reduced district Vauban, which is famous for its sustainable approaches, the city hotel offers a special concept of aesthetic architecture, social responsibility and regional sustainability.
Run by a non-profit organization, the integrative Green City Hotel Vauban offers unique architecture, functional quality and innovative sustainability.
Highlights
- Integrative Hotel
- Modern green architecture
- Conference room with modern equipment
- Various seating options
- Close to downtown, main train station, fairgrounds
- Wheelchair accessible
environmental protection
being local - authentic experiences
giving back
cultural commitment
Rooms & Amenities
- 48 double rooms and one suite with beautiful scenic views
- Modern design with natural wood
- Disability-friendly: three wheelchair-accessible rooms, one of which has been designed to meet the needs of the disabled in accordance with DIN standards
History & Philosophy
The story of the young Green City Hotel Vauban begins in 2013. On June 17th, the hotel opened its doors in the sustainable, partially car-free district of Vauban. From the very beginning, the hotel has been designed to respect and fulfill the aspects of regionalism, ecological sustainability, and above all, social responsibility.
The hotel stands out for its unique philosophy. It focuses on inclusion, social responsibility and the participation of all people in social processes.
Conference Facility
In addition to great recreational opportunities, the Green City Hotel Vauban offers a personal atmosphere for individual conferences and meetings. Get creative in the 55 m² air-conditioned conference room, which can accommodate 30 people with desks and 60 people with row seating.
Depending on your preferences, you can choose from a variety of seating arrangements, such as classroom, block, horseshoe, or theater style.
“The Green City Hotel Vauban is an outstanding example for aesthetic inspiration and energetic sustainability.” Green City Hotel Vauban
Green Initiatives
- Architecture & Energy
- Social Responsibility
- Waste Management
- Regionality
Architecture & Energy
- Ambitious architectural concept combines creativity and quality with innovative sustainability and energy standards
- Radiant heating and cooling of spaces through wall-integrated water-bearing capillary tube mats
- Highly insulated facades with climbing plants that allow temperature equalization
- Highly efficient ventilation system with high heat recovery rate and building tightness avoid uncontrolled ventilation heat loss
- Elimination of energy-intensive mini-bars
- Energy consumption at least 60% below permitted primary energy demand
- Heating and hot water partially from renewable energy sources (such as the regional wood chip heating system)
- Additional energy generated by integrated photovoltaic system
Social Responsibility
- The integrative hotel is a social and charitable project
- Employing people with disabilities
- Providing special training and education adapted to their mental or physical disabilities
Waste Management
- Avoiding small packaging where possible to reduce waste
- No plastic packaging for toiletries, only recyclable packaging
- Employee training on waste separation and recycling
Regionality
- Food and beverages are sourced locally and/or from inclusive businesses whenever possible
- Hiring local staff whenever possible