China has big plans that will contribute to the environment and our mother earth. Knowing the importance of the sustainable architecture and rising energy issues, china is planning to build some 10,000 green hotels by 2012 reports the publication ChinaCSR.com.

The director of the Trade Service Division of China’s Ministry of Commerce, Mr.Di Jiankai announced the plan Chinese media that 10,000 hotels will be built in four phases in coming year and will be completed by 2012. Initially 1,000 hotels will be built in 2009, 2,000 in 2010 and following year 3,000 hotels and finally 4,000 hotels will be built in 2012.

Every green hotel built will contribute its part for the environment by reducing about 20% of water consumption, 20% of its electrical usage and above all the 45,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced over four years.

The buildings itself will produce its own electricity and they surely have waste management system which will further help in sustainability. Water treatment plants, solar power generators will also be featuring this mega project.

Every building will have clear glass windows that will allow natural light to flow freely into the buildings thus avoiding use of HVAC system during daytime. Every building will have its own energy monitoring system that will in controlling the energy usage.

The hotel room will have occupant sensor to recognize the person in the room and will turn off the electrical appliances in the absence of occupant. National Standards Commission will review the hotel for every green aspect.

Source: Greenbuildings.com