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1 Economics of Airport Sustainability Jeremiah Wise Indianapolis Airport Authority November 10, 2010

2 What Is Sustainability? Buy Local Zero Landfill System that allows people to meet their current needs without compromising the resources available for future generations to meet their future needs. LEED CERTIFICATION Carbon Neutral

3 What s the Rub(ric)? LEED Certification Subjective assessment/scoring tool Set of criteria and standards Linked to objectives To assess performance Allowing for transparent, standardized evaluation

4 Airports and Sustainability Airport Responsibility Environmental stewardship Leadership of public sector entities Public service/image Economic sustainability/selfsufficiency (per FAA guidance)

5 Airport Design and LEED Certification

6 The New Indianapolis Airport

7 Comfort and Well-Being Indoor Environmental Quality Daylight and Views Ventilation and Temperature Control Low-Emitting Materials Control of Airborne Irritants No Smoking Policy

8 Daylight and Views

9 Daylight and Views

10 Daylight and Views

11 Optimized System Performance

12 Radiant Floor

13 Air Stratification

14 Glazing

15 Construction Materials and Resources Recycled Materials Regional Materials Tenant Space Tenant Design Guidelines

16 Recycled Materials

17 Recycled Materials

18 Regional Materials

19 Water Conservation and Ozone Protection

20 Green Construction Methods Erosion Control Construction Recycling Indoor Air Quality Management Systems Commissioning

21 Environmental Innovation Streambed Restoration Trees Cleared for Construction Root Wads Moved to Restored Streams Streambed Stabilization Fish and Wildlife Habitat 21

22 Environmental Innovation Comprehensive Environmental Program Noise Mitigation Reforestation Bat Habitat Wetland Restoration Kendrick s Farm Education & Outreach 22

23 Important Considerations Do What You Say Who is a Recognizable Authority? Cost Consequences

24 Concessions Design

25 IND Tenant Improvement Manual SECTION 6 - CONCESSIONS TENANT IMPROVEMENT CRITERIA AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS All work by the Tenant within the Premises shall be completed with new materials. All materials and workmanship shall be of a uniformly high quality and performed in accordance with the very best standards of practice (in any event not less than the Authority's base building standards). Materials shall follow the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Guidelines, by USGBC. Refer to Exhibit A and Sections 4 and 10 of this Manual.

26 Enroute Spa

27 Enroute Spa

28 Enroute Spa

29 Airport Costs vs. Benefits Increased build-out costs for concessionaires Capability of breaking even with operating savings Impact on bidding process

30 What s Next

31 Sustainability Beyond LEED Revenue Opportunities Electric Car Plug-In Stations Expense Savings Opportunities Recycling Coffee Grounds Urban Sustainable Farming Renewable Energy LED/Induction Lighting

32 Green, Green, Green Thank You ACI!

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