Sustainable interior criteria improve hotel operational efficiency and user hedonic satisfaction
Integrating biophilic elements and energy-efficient materials reduces resource consumption while simultaneously fulfilling guests' psychological needs for aesthetic pleasure and sensory comfort.
International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering Technology · 2023
Key Findings
Sustainable design in hotels is driven by seven key factors—biophilia, energy efficiency, water conservation, health/social flexibility, environmental comfort, ergonomics, and green awareness—which collectively lower operational overhead while increasing guest satisfaction.
Application
Design takeaway
Designers should prioritize 'visible sustainability' (like biophilic greenery and ergonomic natural furniture) to satisfy guest hedonic needs, while embedding 'invisible sustainability' (water and energy efficiency) to optimize facility management.
How to apply
Specify low-flow fixtures with premium tactile finishes and integrate indoor vertical gardens to reduce cooling loads while creating the organic aesthetic guests associate with luxury.
Method & Evidence
Strengths & Limitations
Limitations
The study relies on a very small expert sample size and lacks direct quantitative data from hotel guests themselves.
Design Principles
"Hedonic-Efficiency Alignment"
Guests in hospitality settings prioritize sensory and emotional experiences, often valuing the 'feel' of a space over its technical performance. By aligning sustainable materials with hedonic design, hotels can reduce long-term facility maintenance costs without sacrificing the premium aesthetic and comfort levels that drive repeat bookings.
What This Means for Your Design
Designers should prioritize 'visible sustainability' (like biophilic greenery and ergonomic natural furniture) to satisfy guest hedonic needs, while embedding 'invisible sustainability' (water and energy efficiency) to optimize facility management.
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(2023). Unveiling the Impact of Sustainable Interior Design Criteria on Hotel’s Operational Performance Effectiveness and User’s Hedonic Consumption. International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering Technology. https://doi.org/10.30880/ijscet.2023.14.03.013 Retrieved from https://designdex.org/study/6c545e39-0a48-4ab3-9076-614230f3359b/sustainable-interior-criteria-improve-hotel-operational-efficiency-and-user-hedonic-satisfaction
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Research by International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering Technology (2023) suggests that integrating biophilic elements and energy-efficient materials reduces resource consumption while simultaneously fulfilling guests' psychological needs for aesthetic pleasure and sensory comfort.
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International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering Technology
Unveiling the Impact of Sustainable Interior Design Criteria on Hotel’s Operational Performance Effectiveness and User’s Hedonic Consumption
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- What does the research say about sustainable interior criteria improve hotel operational efficiency and user hedonic satisfaction?
- Designers should prioritize 'visible sustainability' (like biophilic greenery and ergonomic natural furniture) to satisfy guest hedonic needs, while embedding 'invisible sustainability' (water and energy efficiency) to optimize facility management. Evidence: International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering Technology (2023).
- Why does "Sustainable interior criteria improve hotel operational efficiency and user hedonic satisfaction" matter for design?
- Guests in hospitality settings prioritize sensory and emotional experiences, often valuing the 'feel' of a space over its technical performance. By aligning sustainable materials with hedonic design, hotels can reduce long-term facility maintenance costs without sacrificing the premium aesthetic and comfort levels that drive repeat bookings.
- How can designers apply this research?
- Designers should prioritize 'visible sustainability' (like biophilic greenery and ergonomic natural furniture) to satisfy guest hedonic needs, while embedding 'invisible sustainability' (water and energy efficiency) to optimize facility management.
- What research method was used?
- Qualitative semi-structured interviews with 3 professional experts (Architect, Interior Designer, GBI Facilitator).
- How strong is the evidence?
- Evidence strength is rated Moderate effect, based on a 2023 journal from International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering Technology.
- What should I do differently in my next project?
- Specify low-flow fixtures with premium tactile finishes and integrate indoor vertical gardens to reduce cooling loads while creating the organic aesthetic guests associate with luxury.
- What are the limitations?
- The study relies on a very small expert sample size and lacks direct quantitative data from hotel guests themselves.
- Is there evidence that sustainable interior affects design outcomes?
- Sustainable design in hotels is driven by seven key factors—biophilia, energy efficiency, water conservation, health/social flexibility, environmental comfort, ergonomics, and green awareness—which collectively lower operational overhead while increasing guest satisfaction. Guests in hospitality settings prioritize sen Source: International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering Technology (2023).
- Where does this hotel operational research apply?
- Green hotels and hospitality facilities management It sits within sustainability research on designdex.org.
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