OVERVIEW
Located in Louisville’s historic Whiskey Row district, the Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown demonstrates that luxury accommodations and sustainable design can go hand in hand. The seven-story, 128-room hotel was developed with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, incorporating high-performance building systems, renewable energy, and responsible material selection without compromising the guest experience.
Entegrity provided sustainability consulting, energy modeling, and commissioning services, helping the project achieve LEED v4 BD+C: Hospitality Silver Certification. The hotel was also recognized as a Finalist for the 2023 U.S. Green Building Council Community Leadership Awards.
SCOPE
- 93,941-square-foot hospitality facility
- 128-room hotel
- LEED v4 BD+C: Hospitality Silver Certification
- Sustainability Consulting
- Energy Modeling
- Commissioning
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Achieved LEED v4 BD+C: Hospitality Silver Certification
- Finalist, 2023 U.S. Green Building Council Community Leadership Awards
- Reduced annual energy costs by 22% compared to a comparable hotel
- Installed a 39-kW rooftop solar array generating more than 90,000 kWh annually
- Reduced indoor water use by 45%, saving more than 1 million gallons each year
- Diverted 71% of construction waste from landfills by recycling approximately 1,250 tons of material
IMPACT
Hotels operate around the clock, making energy efficiency and resource conservation especially important. Through thoughtful building design, high-performance mechanical systems, renewable energy, and water-saving strategies, the Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown demonstrates that sustainable buildings can deliver an exceptional guest experience while reducing long-term operating costs and environmental impact. The project also served as an important milestone for O’Reilly Hospitality Management, helping establish sustainability practices and operational standards that have influenced future hotel developments.
