This will be the greenest airport in India.
In the midst of a pandemic and economic slowdown, India is planning for its future. In early October, the Uttar Pradesh government signed the concession agreement with the Zurich International Airport (ZAIA) to begin the development of the Delhi Noida International Airport at Jewar , about 30 km from Delhi, for a period of 40 years.
ZAIA got this agreement after winning a contest in May in which the architecture firms won Nordic Office of Architecture, Grimshaw, Haptic and the consultants** STUP**, who have promised to create “the greenest airport in India”.
This design team already brings experience in several world-class airport projects; including Oslo Airport, nicknamed the greenest airport in the world operational since 2017 , and the world's largest airport terminal under one roof, istanbul airport.
Delhi Noida, India's sustainable airport.
The objectives of this association are to merge Swiss efficiency and Indian hospitality , creating a modern experience for passengers, it is estimated that they will pass through here about 30 million every year . In addition, it wants to be a reference in sustainability for other airports in the country, imagining green spaces inside and around the building and offering a concept for a future airport city.
“The winning team demonstrated their ability to complement customer comfort with sustainability, and timeless design with flexibility for future needs. We will work closely with the design team to ensure everything a passenger expects at a world-class airport Christoph Schnellmann, CEO of Delhi Noida International Airport, stressed in a statement.
His design wants to be Carbon net-zero.
The environmental impact is the main characteristic of the airport , especially in a country where pollution is already high. For this reason, a goal of** net zero carbon** and a** standard LEED Gold certification** have been established for the airport terminal. Carbon net-zero , also known as carbon neutral design, is a term for buildings that seek to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
And what will this green airport be like? The design includes a landscaped interior courtyard, which provides ventilation, natural light and benefits for the passenger experience. Externally, the proposed design also includes a large landscaped esplanade.
Once finished, and l Delhi Noida International Airport wants to support industrial development and the creation of new jobs in Delhi and Agra.