REV On Air: Mike Freed of Post Ranch Inn - Building One Of The World’s Best Hotels
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Cora Hilts interviews Mike Freed about the sustainable design and community involvement behind Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur.
Cora Hilts heads to Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California. She talks with founder Mike Freed about his journey. And How he built one of the most stunning and most sustainable hotels in the world. About Post Ranch Inn Big Sur is one of the world’s most beautiful places. Among its treasures is Post Ranch Inn, known as one of the most iconic hotels globally. Even though sustainability guided its design, the hotel never sacrificed aesthetics or quality. Everything blends together in a harmonious manner. The owner, Mike Freed, says a love of the land and the people of Big Sur informed every decision he made in creating the hotel. This hotel is beautiful inside and out. It started with the local community’s involvement. A native architect focused on natural building methods helped shape it. Now, the hotel uses various technologies to improve efficiency and keep spaces healthy. For the planet and their guests! What Makes Post Ranch Inn So Sustainable In 2009, they installed a 945-panel solar system. The EPA estimates this installation prevents about 600,000 pounds of carbon emissions annually. This represents just one way Post Ranch actively conserves energy and champions clean power…
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