BOSTON TAKES THE LEED

摘要

The first major us terminal built since 9/11, terminal a at Boston Logan international airport integrates sustainable design with passenger convenience and modern security. The new Delta Air Lines Terminal A at Logan International Airport in Boston, designed by HOK and associate architect C&R/Rizvi has achieved an environmental milestone as the world's first air terminal to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the US Green Building Council. The LEED Green Building Rating System is a voluntary national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. It provides a complete framework for assessing building performance and meeting sustainability goals. Based on well-founded scientific standards, LEED promotes strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.