On a busy afternoon in Tokyo's Asakusa district, a tour guide leads a small group to a sidewalk outside a branch of clothing chain Uniqlo, where he produces a tape recorder.
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Architects from around the world are designing hotels that are sustainable and mindful of their ecological footprint, seeking to connect their guests more closely to nature. We are talking about a deep understanding that seeks to truly harmonize the environment of the place with the architecture to create a forgotten closeness to nature for urban guests.
Eco-conscious tourism
Using natural materials, consuming less energy and water, and keeping the building cool with green facades or other effective systems, architects face the social challenge of climate change while maintaining their own design standards. They have understood that striking a smart balance between nature, comfort and design offers genuine added value: for hotels to be economical and sustainable and for tourists drawn to nature not only by a new environmental awareness but by a deep need.