GoKawiilRéunion's Roland Garros airport terminal opens with no air conditioning
Roland Garros airport on Réunion island has built a new arrivals terminal, opened in 2024, that relies entirely on natural ventilation rather than air conditioning. The roof design creates a 'canyon' gap that channels wind through adjustable vents, aided by large 7.5-metre ceiling fans that circulate air throughout the space. Sustainable development director Marc Delanoë says the breeze can lower perceived temperatures by four to five degrees during the island's hot, humid summers.