Mint Hotel Is a Posh Green Walled Tower Right In the Heart of London

The first thing that caught our eye about <a href="http://www.minthotel.com/our-hotels/london-tower-london" target="_blank">Mint Hotel near the Tower of London</a> was the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/londons-mint-hotel-unveils-europes-largest-living-green-wall/">beautiful living wall</a> cascading down the side of it. But when we started to look into it, we realized the hotel goes way further with its commitment to sustainability and that's when we were really impressed. Tack on energy efficient design, use of renewable energy, a green roof and a BREEAM 'Very Good' rating and you've got yourself an eco hotel of the highest quality - all within a historic part of London near all the famous sites. Looks like we know where to stay next summer during the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/London-Olympics">2012 Olympics</a>!

Designed by <a href="http://www.bennettsassociates.com/" target="_blank">Bennetts Associates Architects</a>, the Mint Hotel Tower of London is a modern boutique hotel located right in the heart of the city.

Topped with a lush green roof and padded with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/londons-mint-hotel-unveils-europes-largest-living-green-wall/">Europe's largest living wall</a>, the hotel adds an elegant touch of greenery to historic streets.

Both the living elements are self-sustaining and introduce plant biodiversity, which attracts birds and bees into the city.

All materials for the hotel were strictly sourced from northern Europe, including cladding from Germany, UK and Belgium; casegoods from Ireland; public area furniture from the UK and the green wall was grown right in the UK.

All materials for the hotel were strictly sourced from northern Europe, including cladding from Germany, UK and Belgium; casegoods from Ireland; public area furniture from the UK and the green wall was grown right in the UK.

Strategies include the use of a high performing envelope, low-e glazing, deep reveals for the glazing to provide shade, operable windows, infrared sensors for lighting, ground source heat pump, a combined heat and power unit, and high efficiency mechanical systems.

From the Tower of London Bridge, the living wall is easily visible.

Entrance to the Mint Hotel.

165 photovoltaic panels on the roof provide energy for the hotel.

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First floor plan of the Mint Hotel.

South elevation of the Mint Hotel.

Sustainability strategies of the Mint Hotel.