Chattanooga Airport's corporate flight centre terminal bags LEED Platinum
The corporate flight centre terminal facility of the Chattanooga Airport in Tennessee, US has secured LEED Platinum from the US Green Building Council.
The FBO terminal, spanning 9000 square feet, is claimed to be the only aviation terminal across the globe to receive the certification. It has been designed by Allen & Hoshall and imbibes several eco-friendly elements. The southern part of the terminal has been equipped with about 4000 solar panels which produce over one megawatt of clean power annually. The facility's landscape consists of indigenous plants to slash water usage for hydration.
The furniture pieces installed across the entire facility have been procured through regional sources. Reclaiming 95% of all construction debris adds to the sustainability. Presence of bike storage and changing rooms, and preferred parking spaces for low emission and fuel efficient vehicles boosts the green venture.
The aircraft hangar, spanning 12,000 square feet, on the facility's West Side Aviation Campus has received LEED Gold certification. It incorporates a host of green measures such as an infrared heating system which runs low on energy consumption. Incorporation of windows optimises natural light penetration. Other sustainable features include use of all steel beams in the structure, use of reclaimed materials in the sheeting, as well as reclaiming 95% of all construction debris.
