Schiphol's Checkpoint 90: a new standard in circular construction
The 790th edition of Stedenbouw takes a deep dive into Checkpoint 90 at Schiphol Airport.
Reusing materials is central to sustainable construction and is a key contributor to Schiphol’s ambition to be circular by 2050. So when the airport’s expansion of the Quebec taxiway required a new checkpoint it was an opportunity to put the urban mining theory into practice.
Existing steel structures, windows, doors, sanitary facilities, kitchens and LED lighting were given a second life. With a roof of translucent bifacial solar panels, a hybrid construction of recycled and bio-based materials, and a carefully designed working environment, Schiphol’s new checkpoint is setting high standards.
Working closely with Schiphol to investigate and identify the best approach, this collaborative effort brought together Benthem Crouwel NACO, BAM, Peutz and FPC. The result? A building that is not just a functional crossing point, but also a blueprint for future buildings that marks Schiphol out as a world leader in circular design.
Read more about the project here or find the full article (in Dutch) here.
We have learned a lot about urban mining: how to efficiently reuse materials from demolition. With this knowledge, circular construction is becoming increasingly feasible.
