Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Tapa Tower Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification - CleanTechnica

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort’s Tapa Tower has become the first LEED-certified tower within the Park Hotels & Resorts portfolio, marking a significant milestone in the resort’s sustainability efforts. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council, recognizes buildings that implement environmentally responsible practices promoting sustainability and human health. The Tapa Tower achieved this certification through a range of upgrades during its renovation, including sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality improvements. These efforts resulted in a 14 percent reduction in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Key sustainable features of the Tapa Tower include its walkable location near public transit, low-flow plumbing fixtures that save over 29 percent in water use, and ENERGY STAR® certified mini-refrigerators in guest rooms. The project also emphasized indoor environmental health by using low-emission or non-toxic materials and implementing an indoor air quality plan during construction. Notably,