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King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) Saudi Arabia

Client	Presidency of Civil Aviation, Saudi Arabia
Architect	NACO, The Hague, Netherlands
Structural engineer	ABT bv, Velp, The Netherlands
Built-up area	360 000 m2
Start design	2000

Project description

A new design has been made for the international airport of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to be able to handle approximately 20 million passengers in the year 2020. The existing terminal of 20 000 m2  which will be renovated while remaining operational during construction, will be incorporated in the new terminal.The project also includes the design of a new power station, a new chill facility and the renovation of two existing runways.  

Special details

The terminal building requires complicated climate control: a lightweight roof structure and a transparent façade in a desert climate make it very difficult to create a comfortable climate inside.  After thorough analysis it was decided to use floor cooling to compensate the heat induced by the radiation of the roof. Furthermore, the radiation is reduced by applying a “low emission coefficient coating” to make the roof reflect external radiation.  

Involvement Deerns

Deerns was responsible for design, calculations and tender documents for electrical, mechanical and transportation installations. Considering the special requirements, this was an important aspect of the total design. 

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