F.W. Dodge projects a 20 percent increase in hotel construction, the fastest-growing category in the United States. and the largest growth areas within this category are luxury hotels abroad, resort hotels, and historic renovations - all major focuses of this book. These are the individualistic "high end" projects that command the most spending and require the most originality from the architect. The book covers environmental, architectural, landscape, and interior design processes for both the large "colony" resort hotels and smaller boutique hotels. The text follows the typical development program from site plan to envelope to interior and fully discusses technical construction details, planning, safety requirements, materials, and the needs for various spaces including restaurants, coffee shops, and business communication.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Environmental Considerations. The Building Shell. Interiors.

About the Author

Margaret Huffadine (Seattle, WA) is a recognized international authority in resort hotel design. She holds degrees in industrial design, architecture, and project management. She has 25 years of experience, most recently with her firm Margaret Huffadine and Partners. Her practice specializes in hotel and resort design and development with an emphasis on South East Asia.