Green City Hotel Vauban
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Only ten minutes by tram from Freiburg's city center, the Green City Hotel Vauban is located in a district known for its sustainable approaches. In addition to tranquility and relaxation, you will find a unique concept of aesthetic architecture, regionality and environmental consciousness, as well as active integration.
The integrative Green City Hotel Vauban, managed by a non-profit company, employs people with disabilities. 10 out of 20 employees have special needs. Tolerance, acceptance and social responsibility are essential priorities.
Highlights
- Integrative Hotel
- Modern green architecture
- Rooms with view of the countryside
- Wheelchair accessible
- Downtown only 10 minutes by tram
“The integrative Green City Hotel Vauban is a role model for authentic social responsibility and modern energy-efficient architecture.”
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
- Disabled access: three rooms suitable for wheelchairs, one of which has been designed to meet the needs of disabled people in accordance with DIN standards
- Equipped with TV, Wi-Fi, radio, telephone, safe, spacious bathroom, hairdryer
History & Philosophy
The story of the young Green City Hotel Vauban begins in 2013. On June 17th, the hotel opened its doors in the green and partially car-free district of Vauban.
From the outset, great care was taken to respect and fulfil the principles of regionality and ecological, and above all, social responsibility.
For the construction of the venue, regional firms and carpenters were hired to create an innovative and highly efficient hotel.
“Think ecology - live inclusion” Green City Hotel Vauban
Green Initiatives
- Architecture
- Energy
- Social responsibility
- Regionality
- Waste management
- Ambitious architectural concept combines creativity and quality with innovative solutions 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 to avoid uncontrolled ventilation heat loss
- Elimination of energy-intensive minibars
- Energy consumption at least 60% below permitted primary energy demand
- Heating and hot water partially from renewable energy sources (e.g. local wood chip boiler)
- Additional energy generated by integrated photovoltaic system
- The integrative hotel represents a social and charitable project
- Employing people with disabilities
- Providing special training and education adapted to their mental or physical disabilities
- Food and beverages are sourced locally and/or from inclusive businesses whenever possible
- Hiring local staff whenever possible
- Avoiding small packaging where possible to reduce waste
- No plastic packaging for toiletries, only recyclable packaging
- Educating staff on waste separation and recycling