It probably won't be the first zero-energy hotel for IHG, but it will be for Singapore and its Changi airport. As the British group awaits the opening next year of the voco Zeal Exeter Science ParkIts contemporary Hotel Indigo brand will emulate this eco-responsible positioning for its facility just a stone's throw from the slopes.
Adjacent to the T2 terminal, the future hotel, which should be operational by 2028, aims to achieving energy neutrality through photovoltaic solar panels and naturally ventilated corridors, as well as the integration of hybrid cooling systems and rainwater harvesting technology. To reinforce this, the hotel's design will be centred on the concept of a 'floating forest', with suspended epiphytes extending over seven floors.
" By combining energy-efficient design with low-energy operations while maximising on-site solar power generation, Hotel Indigo Changi Airport marks a significant milestone" said Brian Riady, Deputy Managing Director of OUE Limited, the property group behind the project selected by the airport authorities. " The hotel concept proposed by OUE was the most convincing and promises to be the first zero-energy hotel in Singapore, and possibly the first for an airport hotel in the world." said Lee Seow Hiang, Managing Director of Changi Airport Group.
In addition to its positioning in line with the times, Hotel Indigo Changi Airport will strengthening the accommodation offer on the Singapore platformFor the moment, it includes another IHG hotel, a 575-room Crowne Plaza in terminal 3 and a 130-room Yotelair in the entertainment complex. Jewel. When it opens, Hotel Indigo will offer 255 rooms and rooftop relaxation facilities, including a day club, bar and infinity pool. All with panoramic views of the slopes.
