Smart Building Design
Smart Building Design
As the evolution of the airport gains momentum, alongside the implementation of new technologies and regulations (e.g. EPBD IV and CSRD), an integrated and smart approach is paramount. This enables an airport to unlock its full potential for sustainabile solutions and future opportunities.
The Smart approach supports digitalisation, data collection and -use and connects systems, unlocking new possibilities throughout an airport ecosystem.
Passenger Centricity
Customer satisfaction and quality passenger service are key for a positive airport experience. Smart technology can improve health and well-being inside an airport. For example, a seamless passenger journey provides information in a clear and easy manner, thereby reducing travel stress.
Deerns provides an understanding of the challenges and ambitions of various airport stakeholders through workshops, followed up with functional design proposals. This serves as the solid foundation for selecting suitable technology and/or strategy.
Operational efficiency
Although airports are not a destination, they provide the infrastructure to support operations to get to locations. Optimizing operational efforts and supporting the hard-working employees driving it support this function. Smart technology can provide data and insights on activity inside the terminal and building to improve safety, security and facility management. System integration and algorithms enhance building performance, maintenance and sustainability. The Deerns Quickscan enables airports to identify existing (smart) infrastructure, identify the gaps, create a technical design and support on market research and pilots.
Business Optimisation
Corporate governance and financial health support passengers as well as airport operations. Data quality, availability and reliability enable transparency, reporting and informed decision making to this end. This leads to enhanced branding and tenants’ relations, while at the same time reducing operational costs, saving energy and improving maintenance & performance. Deerns works with you to identify your next steps to set up your (smart) strategy, cost indications, business cases, IT security & data governance. We also match these with industry certifications & regulations.
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Midfield Terminal Complex, Abu Dhabi
At Abu Dhabi International Airport, the new terminal building, passenger and cargo facilities provide world class services for 40 million people per annum.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Lounge 2 Renovation
Schiphol’s Lounge 2 renovation focused on modernising facilities, improving sustainability, and maintaining operations during construction. The project included redesigning layouts, integrating technical systems, and achieving sustainability certifications within a 5-month timeline.
KLM Lounge, Amsterdam
The new KLM International Crown Lounge in Amsterdam was designed to better reflect the company's vision of spaces for its clients, as well as leaving scope for future expansion.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Security Upgrades
The large-scale upgrade of security check points at all non-Schengen departure and transfer points with new generation CT scanners will improve the passenger experience and traffic flow at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Airports Operations Centre
The Airport Operations Centre (APOC) is used by the various supply chain players who jointly control a decision-making process for supply chain disruptions impacting On-Time Performance.
Salerno Airport "COSTA D'AMALFI"
The project for the new passenger terminal at Salerno Airport, on the Amalfi Coast, involves extending the take-off runway, expanding the parking area and airport access, and constructing a new terminal.
Kuwait International Airport
Increased growth of air-traffic in Asia led to a large-scale airport expansion to establish a new regional air hub in the Gulf, eventually handling up to 55 million passengers per annum.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Aircraft Stand Capacity
Offering aircraft stands for planes which hold more seats is a solution to reduce flights without reducing passenger numbers. Creating space for larger planes on existing aircraft stands calls for in-depth knowledge of the entire aircraft handling process.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Airside Electrification
Marking a pivotal step towards a cleaner and more sustainable future for aviation., our innovative approach involved the electrification of the airport's platforms. Deerns was tasked with designing a solution to reduce emissions while also elevating operational efficiency.
