Fred Brandstrader
OwnerSouthLake Consulting & Management, LLC.With 30+ years in the commercial hospitality-related real estate sector that mostly includes Owner's Representative / Project Management experience, as well as architectural design services, Fred has been responsible for overseeing the planning, design management, procurement, and construction execution for all major Capital Expenditure projects in hotels throughout the United States, Caribbean, Brazil and Europe. Working with Asset Management teams, Fred has lead construction / project management teams collaborating with various Owner-stakeholders (involved with brand design / procurement / hotel operations). A registered architect and a member of the American Institute of Architect, Fred is former Chapter board president of AIA Illinois, AIA Chicago, AIA Chicago Foundation, and the AIA Illinois Foundation Board president. Currently, Fred is member of the AHLA Design & Construction Committee, and on the Advisory Boards of ALIS Design+ and MindClick. Fred is also a board member of the Acorn Center for the Performing Arts and has also chaired various civic / community boards and committees in the Chicagoland area. His non-work passion is playing the piano and spending time with family and friends. Born and raised in the Chicago area, Fred and his wife are also proud parents of 4.
NEWH Green Voice: Measuring what Matters: The Value of Sustainable Hospitality
Sustainability in hospitality has evolved far beyond energy-efficient lighting and recycled materials. Today, environmental responsibility intersects
…Sustainability in hospitality has evolved far beyond energy-efficient lighting and recycled materials. Today, environmental responsibility intersects with brand strategy, asset value, capital investment, design, operations, staff retention and guest
…Sustainability in hospitality has evolved far beyond energy-efficient lighting and recycled materials. Today, environmental responsibility intersects with brand strategy, asset value, capital investment, design, operations, staff retention and guest experience. This panel brings together perspectives from key stakeholders from the hospitality community to explore how sustainability influences the way hotels are conceived, financed, renovated, ope
…Sustainability in hospitality has evolved far beyond energy-efficient lighting and recycled materials. Today, environmental responsibility intersects with brand strategy, asset value, capital investment, design, operations, staff retention and guest experience. This panel brings together perspectives from key stakeholders from the hospitality community to explore how sustainability influences the way hotels are conceived, financed, renovated, operated, and ultimately valued. From adaptive reuse and resilient design to energy performance, material selection, water conservation, and measurable ESG goals, the discussion will examine what is truly moving the industry forward and how stakeholders can be influenced to do more. Most importantly, the panel will explore: How do we make sustainable hospitality both achievable and financially compelling?
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