Hamad International Airport Achieves Leed Gold Certification for Orchard

Hamad International Airport in the city of Doha has obtained the prestigious LEED Gold Certification for the Central Concourse, which houses the tropical indoor garden ORCHARD, thanks to the commitment of MATAR, the Qatari company for the management and operation of airports. This important recognition highlights the airport's dedication to sustainability and the adoption of environmentally friendly building practices.

 

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification is globally recognized as a symbol of excellence in sustainability and is based on one of the most widely used green building rating systems in the world. The award is given to buildings that meet stringent environmental standards, with criteria including energy efficiency, sustainable water use, air quality, and material selection. Achieving LEED Gold Certification demonstrates Hamad International Airport's commitment to integrating the highest environmental standards into its operations, ensuring long-term efficiency, energy savings and a positive impact on the environment.

 

 

The Central Concourse, home to ORCHARD, is part of Phase A of the airport's expansion plan and is designed to reduce energy consumption by 30% and overall water consumption by 55%. With its approach to improving sustainable practices, Hamad International Airport's Central Concourse ranks among the few airport terminals in the world to have achieved such certification.

The achievement of this LEED Certification is a testament to the airport's ongoing commitment to reducing emissions and fighting climate change, through continuous improvements to the facility's environmental performance since its inauguration in 2014. The airport, with an unwavering focus on sustainability, continues to promote innovative initiatives to reduce waste and maximize resource efficiency, further strengthening its commitment to environmental responsibility.

Edited by the editorial staff, Avion Tourism Magazine

Text source and photos: Copyright © Hamad International Airport Press Office

 

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