Terminal E is central to the entire team’s core values ​​and reflects a commitment to sustainability and resilience by charting a path to net zero and incorporating design features that are on track for LEED Gold certification. With the support of our sustainability partners at Thornton Tomasetti and Arora Engineers, the AECOM design team used extensive modeling to evaluate the terminal to better manage carbon emissions and energy use. Modeling also helped the design team determine the shape of the building to manage solar gain, utilize daylight year-round, and generate electricity using building-integrated photovoltaics.

In addition, the combination of a highly efficient building envelope with a holistic heating and cooling strategy will reduce energy consumption and operational energy use. In terms of building materials, particular attention was paid to recycled, low carbon and carbon negative materials to reduce the sequestered carbon or carbon emissions associated with the construction of the terminal and its ongoing operation. Energy, water and electricity consumption was analyzed during the design phase to develop smart systems that further reduce the building’s carbon footprint. The airport was designed with resilience in mind, taking into account the current context while keeping an eye on the future of climate change.