The Radisson Blu Hotel in Upper Hill, Nairobi is a premier 5-star hospitality establishment that underwent a targeted retrofit to improve its operational performance and align with global sustainability benchmarks. UGC was engaged to conduct a full EDGE feasibility assessment and provide strategic advisory for energy, water, and materials optimisation. UGC worked closely with the hotel’s engineering and management teams to guide the implementation of key efficiency upgrades—including lighting, HVAC systems, water-saving fixtures, and the recommissioning of the existing solar hot water system. In 2024, the project successfully achieved EDGE Advanced Certification, making it one of the leading examples of green hospitality retrofits in the region.
Project Sustainability Features
- 42% reduction in operational energy use, including efficient cooling and lighting systems, high-performance glass, insulated roof, and smart energy metering
- 24% reduction in water consumption, with water-efficient showerheads, faucets, and WCs
- 59% reduction in embodied carbon in materials, through extensive reuse of existing structural and interior elements including flooring, walls, roof slabs, and glazing
- Recommissioning of existing solar hot water system
- Power factor correction and smart controls to improve operational efficiency
- A showcase for sustainable retrofitting within the hospitality sector in Africa
UGC Services Provided:
- Services included sustainability audit
- Retrofit advisory
- Performance modelling
- Certification documentation management
Project Info
Location
- Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya
Square Meters
- 21,548
Completion Date
- 2024
Certification
- EDGE Advanced Certification (Retrofit)
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