Banglore Airport’s T2 Receives IGBC Platinum Rating For Sustainability
Bangalore International Airport (BIAL), the operator of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) announced that Terminal 2 (T2) received the IGBC Platinum certification from the Indian Green Building Council under the IGBC Green New Building rating system.
In a statement, BIAL said that BLR Airport’s steadfast commitment to sustainability is a fundamental principle and continuously strives to implement sustainable processes.
On getting IGBC Platinum certification, BIAL’s MD and CEO, Hari Marar said, “This is a significant milestone for us and a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability. T2 exemplifies our dedication to implementing green concepts and techniques, showcasing our efforts to conserve natural resources, energy and water.”
According to the statement, the design and construction of T2 adhere to several key environmental categories outlined by the IGBC Green New Buildings rating system, including sustainable architecture and design, site selection and planning, water conservation, energy efficiency, building materials and resources, indoor environmental quality and innovation & development.
The statement also said that BLR Airport’s sustainability-centric practices enforce policies and design interventions that architects, designers, engineers, concessionaries and developers adhere to, aligning with the company's holistic vision of sustainable development.
T2 has several unique green features including the first-of-its-kind ‘Terminal in a Garden’, 37,500 cum capacity of recharge pond to harvest rainwater, 37 per cent reduction in potable water due to water-efficient plumbing fixtures, 6.5 MW solar PV catering to 16.7 per cent of the total annual energy consumption of the terminal building, rapidly renewable wood accounting for more than 90 per cent of the new wood-based materials and IOT-based irrigation system.
