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Terminal 4.5 Core at LAX Achieves LEED GOLD CERTIFICATION
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has achieved another milestone in its sustainability goals with the recent LEED Gold certification of Terminal 4.5 Core. The certification, awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council’s evaluation affiliate, Green Business Certification Inc., is a testament to LAX’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and delivering a world-class travel experience.
Terminal 4.5 Core is a major component of the Terminal 4 and 5 Modernization project, which aims to enhance airport facilities and improve passenger experience. The terminal provides a centralized location between Terminals 4 and 5, allowing passengers to access all four levels of the building pre-security. It also offers direct connectivity to Terminal 5’s baggage claim and check-in lobby, making it easier for passengers to navigate the airport.
Designed by architecture firm Gensler, Terminal 4.5 Core achieved LEED Silver for optimizing energy usage, reducing indoor water use, and providing access to quality transportation. The certification process is a rigorous evaluation of a building’s sustainability features, including energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and water conservation.
“A core principle of our Sustainability Action Plan is that all major building and renovation projects at LAX are required to achieve LEED Silver Certification or better,” said Justin Erbacci, Chief Executive Officer of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). “Terminal 4.5 Core achieving LEED Gold – a class above silver – moves us one step closer to realizing our longer-term goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.”
The Terminal 4 and 5 Modernization project, which broke ground in July 2019, is expected to be completed in 2024 with the opening of the new Terminal 4 Headhouse. The new terminal will feature new ticketing counters and baggage claim carousels for American Airlines and a consolidated security screening checkpoint.
The LEED Gold certification of Terminal 4.5 Core is a significant achievement for LAX and a testament to its commitment to sustainability. By prioritizing energy efficiency, water conservation, and access to quality transportation, LAX is setting an example for other airports to follow in their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance the passenger experience.
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