Question

Describe the evolution and potential future of Sustainability Master Plans for US Airports.

Answer 1

Airport Sustainability Practice is a broad term that encompasses the breadth of management of airports. The term refers to specific efforts that ensure protection of the environment, including conservation of natural resources; operational efficiencies; social progress that recognizes the needs of all stakeholders, and maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment.

Potential Future Sustainability Master Plans for US Airports

1. Passive Sustainable Design. Passive strategies, such as considering sun orientation and climate when siting and being thoughtful about window placement and operation, are used to best manage daylighting and natural ventilation and go a long way in reducing energy requirements for the building. In certain climates, thermal mass techniques can be used to harness solar energy. In such cases, thick walls absorb heat from the sun during the day and release it into the building at night.

2. Active Sustainable Design. Architects consult with mechanical and electrical engineers to implement high-efficiency electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other systems, which are designed to have small environmental footprints.

3. Renewable Energy Systems. Renewable energy systems, including those that harness solar and wind energy, are also great options for some buildings. These systems are often used in conjunction with passive design strategies.

4. Green Building Materials and Finishes. By making it a priority to purchase steel, lumber, concrete, and finishing materials, such as carpet and furnishings, from companies that use environmentally responsible manufacturing techniques or recycled materials, architects up the ante on sustainability.

5. Native Landscaping. Landscaping choices can make a big impact in civic building water consumption. By using trees, plants, and grasses that are native to the area, architects can greatly reduce irrigation needs. Landscaping can also be used as part of a passive energy strategy. By planting trees that shade the roof and windows during the hottest time of the day, solar heat gain inside the building can be reduced.

In terms of evolving infrastructure, USA is thinking big and ‘aims to build a transportation infrastructure that will make it the world’s most convenient city’ Continuing with approach number five, to develop an extensive land, sea, and air network with the following three forms of transport as the three core development structures: the three-ring expressway, the port of USA and JFK Airport, and many other US Airports. Congestion has been drastically reduced since the development of the expressways, ‘USA is a safe country where routes for the transport of people and goods in the event of a disaster can be secured’

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