DFW Airport Tour

The DFW sustainable tour was very interesting. It opened my eyes to look at DFW airport with a different perspective.  Jerry  Burbridge(DFW sustainability director) and Rusty Hodapp(Homeland Security) presented the information related to DFW sustainability. The airport is working and improving their sustainable initiatives. The DFW is its own mini city, where many stakeholders are involved. It is owned by Dallas and Fort Worth. The board of directors is made by representatives from surrounding cities. By enhancing restrooms to a more sustainable practice, they were able to save a big part of money in their water bill. The DFW has solar panels and alternative sources of energy, but still buys energy. Real State Features. Views to look for when purchasing vacant land: top, bottom, cross, and side. Life cycle cost is spending money and justifying it. Safety material data sheet: has to do with environmental information friendly to humans. LEED 7 Categories

1. Sustainable sites

2. Water Efficiency

3. Energy and Atmosphere

4. Materials and Resources

5. Indoor Environmental Quality

6. Innovation and Design

7. Regional Priorities

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This link directs you to the DFW  Airport Environmental Primer http://www.dfwairport.com/pv_obj_cache/pv_obj_id_BCFBE0EA1663BCDB719F285C76F91568B92F4400/filename/p1_027449.pdf

“The CC process was developed by ESL at the Texas A&M University. It is an ongoing process that identifies and resolves operating problems, improves comfort, optimizes the system operation and controls based on current building conditions and requirements and reduces energy consumption for commercial and institutional buildings and central utility plants.”

The CC process includes a number of key

Steps:

Step 1: CC assessment

Step 2: Develop performance baselines

Step 3: Conduct system measurements and develop CC measures

Step 4: Implement CC measures

Step 5: Document changes and provide training

Step 6: Keep the commissioning continuous

References

WEI, G., YAZDANI, B., DENNIS, J. R., & T. HODAPP, R. (2010). Improving airport energy efficiency through Continuous Commissioning at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Journal Of Airport Management, 5(1), 51-59.