HONOLULU—Hokulani Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations Club, which opened a year ago in December 2013, achieved LEED certification as recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The upscale, urban timeshare resort earned the internationally recognized certification for implementing environmentally friendly construction practices and building systems.
“Hokulani Waikiki was built and designed with a strong focus on honoring Hawaii’s unique cultural heritage,” said Kim Kreiger, SVP Club and Resorts for Hilton Grand Vacations. “This certification further demonstrates the importance and responsibility we feel to preserve and respect Oahu’s land and natural resources, which is part of what makes Hawaii so special.”
A few initiatives that earned Hokulani Waikiki LEED-Certified status include the installation of a system that reclaims heat from the cooling towers that serve Hokulani and a number of other projects in the Waikiki Beach Walk entertainment district. The reclaimed heat is used to heat domestic hot water, heat the plunge pool and for dehumidification systems that remove excess humidity from all the ventilation air for the Hokulani guestrooms and public spaces. In addition to the savings in purchased energy, reclaiming this heat energy reduces the load on the cooling towers. Since the cooling towers reject heat through the process of evaporation, this reduces the water consumption by up to half a million gallons per year, according to the company.
Los Angeles-based Indidesign, selected for the interior design of the property, used natural and native materials, finishes and textures.
Hokulani Waikiki is comprised of 143 one-bedroom suites, which include a living room, boutique kitchen and bathroom balancing Hawaiian aesthetic with modern elements. Guests and owners also have access to Nalani, an exclusive rooftop deck with plunge pool, bar, private cabanas and views of Waikiki.