Sep. 16, 2020

BNA’s Concourse D: A 115,000-Square-Foot Model of Sustainability

BNA’s new Concourse D is not just a place to catch your flight. It’s a LEED-registered project and a 115,000-square-foot model of sustainable design, construction and operation.

Concourse D, which opened in July 2020 with the certification goal of LEED Silver, features six domestic aircraft gates and a variety of sustainable features including energy efficient, programmable lighting, water-conserving restroom facilities, electrochromic glass, a modernized central utility plant for heating and cooling the terminal, recycling receptacles, architectural design that provides natural light and compelling views, public art installations that enhance the passenger experience and more.


Design architect: Corgan

Design-build team: Hensel Phelps and Fentress Architects


▶️ Watch the Concourse D sustainability video

🌱 Click here for the Concourse D sustainability fact sheet


About LEED

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Available for virtually all building types, LEED provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. LEED is administered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). usgbc.org

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