2026-07-02
AECOM Advances Hong Kong International Airport’s Pledge to Become the World’s Greenest Airport through Terminal 2
The opening of Hong Kong International Airport’s new Terminal 2 (T2), a cornerstone of Airport Authority Hong Kong’s (AAHK) Three runway System (3RS), marks a major milestone in strengthening HKIA’s position as a leading international aviation hub.
As the lead design consultant in this mega project, AECOM provided multi-disciplinary services spanning terminal design, structural, geotechnical, civil, building services, fire engineering, façade and airport systems, and more, integrating complex design and engineering solutions to deliver a high-performance, sustainable terminal. AECOM also helped define embodied carbon quantification standards at the outset of this project.
As the lead design consultant in this mega project, AECOM provided multi-disciplinary services spanning terminal design, structural, geotechnical, civil, building services, fire engineering, façade and airport systems, and more, integrating complex design and engineering solutions to deliver a high-performance, sustainable terminal. AECOM also helped define embodied carbon quantification standards at the outset of this project.
Supporting HKIA’s pledge to become the world’s greenest airport, sustainability is embedded throughout the project, contributing to the achievement of BEAM Plus New Buildings Provisional Platinum rating — the highest qualification level. Key measures include the implementation of a high-performance façade that enhances thermal efficiency, natural daylighting and acoustic comfort. These are complemented by energy-efficient building services systems that reduce overall energy consumption.
Photo credit: Airport Authority Hong Kong
Other project highlights:
- Iconic feather-inspired roof supported by tree-like columns with bespoke high-strength spherical bearings, allowing for two directional movements, with bearings installed at -30 degrees Celsius for enhanced safety and precision — a first in Hong Kong
- Passenger-first design features skylights and a vertical glazed façade over 900 meters in length and 10,700 square meters in area, supported by steel mullion posts spaced at every two-module bay width to provide unobstructed view, natural daylight, low heat transmission and reduced aircraft noise
Learn more about AECOM’s work at T2: Terminal 2 – Reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a leading international aviation hub