Sofitel Barcelona Skipper: Resource Management Solutions

The Sofitel Barcelona Skipper has been renovated with energy efficiency in mind, incorporating presence detectors in the hotel and automatic temperature and air conditioning controls. Energy is supplied by 82 solar panels on the rooftop and a sophisticated Building Management System (BMS) enables real-time energy management and monitoring. The software constantly analyses and adjusts heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting systems based on current needs and external conditions to optimize energy usage.

In addition, the lush green 300-sqm vertical garden on the façade has a computer-controlled irrigation system to reduce water consumption. Swimming pools also incorporate a saline electrolysis system to avoid the use of chlorine.