Indianapolis International Airport

Project Summary

Clients:
AeroDesign Group and Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, Inc.

Project Type:
Airport Terminal and Concourses

Size:
1.2 million Square Feet

Project Details

A new Mid-Field Terminal is under design for the Indianapolis International Airport. Located in the middle of the airport runways, the new terminal consists of a large Departure Hall, Security Halls, two concourses, Arrival Hall, and a large interior Civic Plaza. The proposed design is a reflection of the sustainable, high performance design objectives established by the Airport Authority. An aggressive daylighting design strategy is employed throughout the Terminal and Concourses, with linear daylights used in the Departure Hall and Security Halls; side-daylighting strategies used in the Departure Hall and the concourses, and a large circular skylight above the Civic Plaza.

Architectural Energy Corporation is serving as the energy, daylighting and sustainable design consultant and LEED® Certification consultant to AeroDesign Group — HOK Design Team. Detailed energy, daylighting and airflow modeling is being undertaken to assist the Design Team make informed decisions on energy and environmental design alternatives.

Sustainable Design Features

A whole-building integrated sustainable design process has been used to identify, evaluate, select and incorporate energy efficiency and sustainable design strategies. The primary sustainable design concepts integrated into the terminal and concourse design are as follows:

High performance envelope including increased insulation levels, and high performance glazing tuned by function and orientation.
Aggressive daylighting of all Terminal and Concourse spaces, with daylight dimming controls on the electric lighting.
High efficiency electric lighting system throughout with dimming controls in daylit zone
High efficiency mechanical systems throughout with displacement air distribution and a radiant floor system in the Civic Plaza.
Low environmental impact materials used throughout for all primary and secondary systems, and interior finishes.