Green Development

The Love Field Modernization Program (LFMP) has made the commitment to sustainable practices in the design and construction of the Love Field Terminal Complex. The LFMP will seek to design and construct the main terminal facility and new concourse to be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certifiable. The LEED rating system is a voluntary, consensus based, and market driven, rating system developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to define and measure "green buildings". The system sets forth a series of performance standards to certify the design and construction of buildings. Performance metrics are divided into the following five categories that focus on human and environmental health:

1. Sustainable Site Development: Focuses on the impact site selection has on ecosystems and development of sustainable communities.
2. Water Efficiency: Focuses on reducing water consumption for building occupants and landscaping.
3. Energy and Atmosphere: Focuses on reducing the consumption of energy and encourages the use of energy sources that are not detrimental to the environment.
4. Materials and Resources: Focuses on strategies to reduce the impact that building materials have on the environment.
5. Indoor Environmental Quality: Focuses on the health and comfort of building occupants. This category encourages improved indoor air quality, controllability of systems, as well as access to daylight and views.

For more information regarding the LEED rating system or the USGBC please visit http://www.usgbc.org/

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design):
LFMP Goal is LEED Silver Certification

William Brewer
Environmental Manager
Dallas Love Field Airport
(214) 670-6654