Archer Hotel Austin is a boutique hotel located in The Domain Northside. The hotel also includes a restaurant, Second Bar & Kitchen, serving both hotel guests and the public. Building owners sought an AEGB rating with the help of consultant from the Office For Local Architecture in order to build a durable, safe, healthy and resource efficient building that will be comfortable for employees and customers, cost efficient to operate and educational to the public. LK Architecture and OLA collaborated in order to achieve sustainable design.
Energy savings are maximized by employing high efficiency variable refrigerant flow (VRF) HVAC systems with automated controls that regulate guest rooms through the use of occupancy sensors. Daylighting strategies are also used throughout the hotel to provide views and reduce the use of interior lighting.
Low flush and flow plumbing fixtures, point-of-use irrigation and an ozone enhanced laundry system that decreases the need for hot water when laundering linens saves both water and energy.
Interior materials selections that minimize the emittance of harmful chemicals and ensure indoor air quality were prioritized by the design team. Food purchasing policies and recycling requirements instituted in both the hotel and restaurant reduce environmental impacts. Almost 50% of building materials were sourced from Texas lowering manufacturing demand and transportation needs.