Title: Transforming lighting system for more greener: applying to the terminal building

Authors: Emre Kiyak; Nilgun Fazilet Bayraktar

Addresses: Department of Avionics, Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey ' Department of Avionics, Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey

Abstract: In this paper, four fundamental subjects, renewable energy resources, eco-friendly buildings, lighting systems and energy saving in airport terminal buildings, have been analysed based on the subject of energy. In addition to these, lighting calculations have been carried out for Anadolu airport terminal building. From the findings obtained, it follows that the place needs environment-friendly concerning its lighting systems to be greener. In this context, a new energy saving proposal has been set forth in scope of this paper.

Keywords: renewable energy; green airports; airport terminals; terminal buildings; energy saving; lighting calculations; green lighting systems; eco-friendly buildings; environmentally-friendly buildings; green buildings; Turkey.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSA.2015.070370

International Journal of Sustainable Aviation, 2015 Vol.1 No.3, pp.218 - 233

Received: 17 Jul 2014
Accepted: 05 Sep 2014
Published online: 03 Jul 2015 *

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