Gilbert goes Green: New Viennese hotel strives for sustainability

Where the Viennart Hotel used to be, a "new kid on the block" will open its doors from fall 2021. His name? Gilbert. And Gilbert has set out to make the world a better place. Or at least to make it a little bit greener. Because the façade of the house is covered in living plants. This not only looks interesting, but is also a well thought-out part of the building's architecture. The Gilbert is a sustainable hotel in Vienna that aims to set new standards in terms of environmental awareness. Rising temperatures and climate change make it necessary to rethink, especially in the city. 40 percent of European energy consumption and 36 percent of greenhouse gas emissions are directly related to buildings. So if you start in this area, you can make a big difference.