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Eco Check-In

Terminal 4 at Madrid Barajas Airport

— January 30, 2008 — Eco
The greenest way to check in for a flight may also be the most yellow. Madrid wants visitors to know from the moment they land that its citizens are concerned with the environment.

The $7.4 billion Terminal 4 at the Madrid Barajas International Airport has a canopy of wavy bamboo ceilings with built-in skylights. It's a pleasure to the eye, especially as the sustainable materials are supported by steel columns painted the sunniest of yellows.

"The terminal incorporates impressive illumination, augmented by glass panes instead of walls and numerous dome structures in the roof which allow natural light to pass through," Airport Technology reported. "With the new T4 facility Barajas is now designed to handle 70 million passengers annually."

"The 1km-long wing-shaped building was designed with a wide range of environmentally friendly, energy consumption-reducing installations such as efficient cooling systems, extensive shading to the façades and roof lights and zonal lighting."

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Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Architecture - The use of bamboo and natural lighting in the design of the Madrid Barajas Airport Terminal 4 presents opportunities for implementing sustainable architecture in similar construction projects.
2. Green Tourism - The eco-friendly design of the airport terminal can attract environmentally conscious travelers, bringing attention to the growing trend of green tourism.
3. Energy Efficiency - The energy consumption-reducing installations in the terminal highlight the importance of integrating energy-efficient technologies in buildings and offer opportunities for innovation in the energy sector.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects and designers can explore sustainable materials and energy-efficient designs to meet the demand for eco-friendly buildings.
2. Tourism - Travel agencies and hospitality businesses can tap into the growing market of green tourism by promoting eco-friendly accommodations and destinations.
3. Energy - Energy companies can develop innovative solutions and technologies to increase energy efficiency in buildings and reduce carbon footprint.
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