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ESD in airport terminal design.

Author(s) : STEPHENS M., HOPMAN M., GROVE E., et al.

Summary

Airport terminals pose specific challenges to the building design team: varying populations, peaks at odd times of the day, and an increasing retail presence are a few, not to mention jet aircraft auxiliary power unit emissions. In this paper the authors share their experience with major developments at Brisbane and Cairns Airports. Brisbane's International Terminal requires expansion to cater for strong growth in passenger throughput and to provide capability for the Airbus A380. Brisbane Airport Corporation's project brief specifically required an ecologically sustainable design (ESD) study, with implementation subject to commercial decision processes. The design team involved the Brisbane Airport Corporation, the managing contractor and the consultant team to establish what ESD features would be economically integrated. With significant experience at Cairns Airport and an earlier Greenhouse Gas Abatement Study for Brisbane Airport Corporation, the building services team studied facades, lighting, ventilation, air conditioning, and central plant configurations including cogeneration. Focussing mainly on the Brisbane International Terminal Expansion, this paper details the study process, options considered, design methodologies, and the major issues and conclusions. Drawing upon relevant experience from the Cairns Airport central energy plant and international terminal developments, the paper will also discuss integration of ESD principles into existing building services systems.

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  • Original title: ESD in airport terminal design.
  • Record ID : 2010-1571
  • Languages: English
  • Source: AIRAH sustainability conference for tropical and subtropical climates.
  • Publication date: 2006/09/14

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