Guidebook for Air Cargo Facility Planning and Development (2015) / Chapter Skim
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71 6.1 Airport Facility Sustainability Issues ACRP Synthesis 10: Airport Sustainability Practices defines airport sustainability as ".
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72 Guidebook for Air Cargo Facility Planning and Development or a reaction to government regulation; however, those responsible for design and construction increasingly observe sustainability in terms of corporate image, utilization, and economic improvements. Sustainable design can additionally save the customer money through lower operating costs, maintenance costs, and energy usage.
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Air Cargo Facility Planning -- Sustainability Considerations 73 Sustainability is a broad and often politically charged term. If adherence to compliance issues is the primary concern, sustainability can be construed as only what building codes are required by design and building standards.
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74 Guidebook for Air Cargo Facility Planning and Development The SAGA database addresses more familiar sustainability subjects such as stormwater management, water efficiency, and landscaping. Practices in these areas are equally important in both the construction and operational phases of the facility.
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Air Cargo Facility Planning -- Sustainability Considerations 75 carriers will make frequent trips to the passenger terminal with tugs pulling trains of carts carrying freight and mail; therefore, the shorter the distance, the less time, fuel, and carbon output it takes to transport the cargo. Many on-airport cargo buildings are not appropriately located to interact with the forwarder and logistics community, which is commonly located off airport.
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