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GREENSBORO, NC-- (For Immediate Release) - It may be located only a short drive from one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., but the Proximity Hotel has a way of making guests feel connected to nature, thanks in part to its flourishing on-site Bluebell Gardens and the 2.5 acres of natural habitat adjacent to its grounds. The environmental connection is more than just aesthetic for this luxury 147-room boutique hotel. In 2008, it became the first establishment in the hospitality industry to receive the LEED Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Signs of Proximity Hotel's commitment to protecting the ecosystem can been seen everywhere, from its roof with its 4,000 square feet of solar panels, to its geothermal refrigeration system. Not surprisingly, when the hotel wanted to add color changing lighting to its spacious Weaver Room, it selected energy-efficient Iluminarc fixtures designed by Audio & Light and installed by QW Services, both of Greensboro.
"We have been the audiovisual partner for the Proximity Hotel for a number of years," said...