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Karsten is the owner of the Zurich design studio IDA14 and our expert for sustainable design.
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Karsten Schmidt-Hoensdorf
Karsten Schmidt-Hoensdorf
After studying history and political science in Toulouse and Munich, Karsten turned to architecture and completed a degree in interior design. For years, Karsten was a consultant for hotel developments and renovations for Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts worldwide in the position of Director Interior Design, and now lectures on topics such as managing processes in design development and quality criteria in design.
ABOUT IDA14
For more than 25 years, Karsten and his team have been developing “extraordinary design for extraordinary rooms.” Their focus is on hospitality, residential and corporate projects in the fields of architecture, interior architecture and design, with a focus on sustainability. Putting sustainable design principles at the heart of their projects, IDA14 creates beautiful spaces that are good for both People and Planet.
- Design & Planning
- Product Design & Styling
- Implementation
- Consulting
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The Sustainable Hotel Handbook: Planet
In The Sustainable Hotel Handbook: Planet, we meet with Karsten to discuss his approach to sustainable design, and learn his recommendations for creating beautiful spaces that are good for both People and Planet.
Photos 1 and 2: Marktgasse Hotel, Zurich
Award winning: Best Hotel Concept DACH, AIT Award
Photographer: Bruno Helbling
Photos 3 and 4: Kurklinik Bad Schinznach, Switzerland
Photographer: Dominik Golob und Felix Wey
Photos 5 and 6: Sorell Hotel Zürichberg, Zurich
Photographer: Bruno Helbling
IDA14
Im Viadukt …7
Viaduktstrasse 73
8005 Zurich
Switzerland
atelier [at] IDA14.ch (atelier[at]IDA14[dot]ch)
www.IDA14.ch
Resources + Services
Guide, Handbook
Benefit from 284 practical and actionable steps to achieve holistic sustainability in your hotel and reduce costs – balancing the needs of People, Planet, Profit and Purpose.
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Service
Transform your hotel’s sustainability efforts with this hands-on coaching programme designed for teams of any level.