LEED certification surely has become a big deal with many firms doing all they can to try and achieve a good rating. This just goes to show the kind of eco-awareness that has spread across the globe, and the fact that construction firms are making green buildings and homes shows that consumers are asking for them. While there are many Gold LEED certified homes across the US, you will not find many hotels with the same ranking. The Gaia Anderson hotel that resides in the lap of nature is the first to get that certification in the country and for good reason too.
This tranquil and beautiful hotel is located at a two-hour drive from San Francisco, and if you happen to reside anywhere in the Bay Area or even San Jose, I suggest you go down and give it a try. You will not be disappointed with the solar-powered facilities, the recycling options available and the way energy and water are conserved to the best possible extent. All this is done without compromising an iota on your comfort or jolly fun.
The hotel is located in the heart of the Shasta Casades Mountains in the Northern California region, and it does all it can to save the natural ecosystem there. The best part, though, seems to be that you are just not allowed to smoke in the hotel and I mean absolutely nowhere. Being a non-smoker that is a delight, since you need not put up with a halo of gas around your head constantly. Aptly named after the spirit of the Earth, the Gaia Anderson Hotel functions in the true spirit of going green!
Via: JollyGreenGirl
