Heathrow Airport Terminal 2

Terminal 2, The Queen’s Terminal, has become a landmark in terms of energy efficiency. It’s the world’s first airport to obtain a BREEAM Excellent rating, thanks to a design conceived to reduce CO₂ emissions by 40% through the combination and development of active and passive energy systems.

The Queen’s Terminal is developed under a roof whose three large waves emphasize the three main parts of the process passengers go through when flying: check-in, security control and boarding. Thus, function and form are integrated to favor intuitive passenger orientation. Aiming at a construction method that minimizes the impact on the facilities and the adjacent urban environment, this goal was achieved through the use of innovative solutions based on modular systems and a carefully designed construction schedule.

The waves of the roof are tilted against each other, housing skylights in their intersections, all facing North, in order to allow an important inflow of natural light, while reducing damaging solar radiation and contributing to saving energy.

Departing passengers will enjoy more than 215,280 square feet of commercial area distributed in two floors, next to the boarding gates and offering excellent views of the flight field.

This unique project has been elected Best Airport Terminal in the World (Skytrax 2018), being the first airport to obtain a BREEAM Excellent qualification. It has also been awarded as Green Design by the Chicago Athenaeum, topping a list of over 27 international awards and nominations.