The Future of Airport Sustainability
Until recently, there was no standard approach to sustainability in the aviation space. Many airports approached sustainability project-by-project, but a new trend is emerging: airports are shifting to a campus-wide perspective focused on metrics and measurement.
LEED for Communities and LEED for Airports are two certifications airports can pursue. ArcSkoru is the technology platform that aggregates airport data and tracks sustainability metrics. The main categories for airport sustainability are sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, human experience, and sustainability innovation.
Passenger experience is an essential component of sustainability. Sustainable terminal features include eliminating smoking to improve air quality, increased natural sunlight via skylights, and improved layouts for walkability. Additional features include employee and passenger transportation improvements, food waste recycling, and construction waste diversion.
The Dragon Group is passionate about designing and providing strategies to airports for improved sustainable solutions. Contact Yvonne Dragon at [email protected] for more information on TDG’s Aviation Sustainability practice.
