About UNESCO’s Prix Versailles:
- It is announced each year at UNESCO since 2015.
- The Prix Versailles awards celebrate outstanding achievements in architecture and design on a global scale.
- It focuses on intelligent sustainability as a cultural driver, acknowledging innovation, and creativity, reflection of local heritage, ecological efficiency, and values of social interaction.
- The Terminal 2 (T2) secured recognition as one of the 'World's most beautiful airports' and was awarded the coveted 'World special prize for an interior 2023.'
Key facts about T2 of KIA
- It is also known as the Terminal in a Garden.
- It is built upon four foundational pillars — technological leadership, terminal in a garden, environmental and ecological stewardship, and a celebration of Karnataka’s rich heritage and culture.
- It had previously earned the prestigious IGBC platinum certification from the Indian Green Building Council under the IGBC Green New Building Rating system.
- Also for sustainable design it has been recognized as the world's largest terminal pre-certified with a platinum LEED rating by the US Green Building Council.
