Mexico Will Build The Most Sustainable Airport In The World Projects for the creation of mega-airports are growing, each one trying to be more sustainable than the other. Recently, the studio Foster + Partners revealed that their project will be the most sustainable international airport worldwide, located in Mexico City. Winner of an international competition, the project was developed to meet the requirements of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum. The airport construction would resort to a exclusive pre-manufactured system designed for fast construction and minimal waste. Despite the enormous inherent ecological footprint, the airport will have a single and compact terminal encased in glass and steel so that large amounts of sunlight can light up the space. Mobility is also one of the aspects that was emphasized in the project. So the airport will have an easy and intuitive alignment, with short walking distances and few floors. The architects chose to put the airport’s service systems in a way that the ducts and pipes won’t disturb the appearance of the vaulted ceiling. To reduce dependence on fossil fuels, the airport will make the most of natural light and is equipped with solar panels and systems for re-utilization of rainwater. They will also adopt a system of intelligent ventilation so they won’t need to resort to additional heating or cooling. “It pioneers a new concept for a large-span, single airport enclosure, which will achieve new levels of efficiency and flexibility – and it will be beautiful” said Foster on their website, “The experience for passengers will be unique. Its design provides the most flexible enclosure possible to accommodate internal change and an increase in capacity. Mexico has really seized the initiative in investing in its national airport, understanding its social and economic importance and planning for the future. There will be nothing else like it in the world.”
Posted on: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 12:35:29 +0000
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