b'TERMINALSGRR 19We knew that we were very deficient on post-securityThe north/south orientation of the building means the majority concessions, Ries acknowledges, noting that new range ofof the facades face east, which posed a challenge regarding heat offerings provides variety and competition. More options reallygain and glare from the rising and setting sun. On the positive drive business and have increased the spend per passengerside, the orientation provides appealing views and natural light for post-security, he reports.guests and staff. Its all a balance, Barrero remarks.Centralized concessions allow travelers to stay close to theirUltimately, final design documentation shows a 66% energy gatesrelieving a common anxiety. The new layout is designedreduction for the new structure, due to high-performance glazing on to make concessions an extension of the holdrooms and helpthe envelope, daylighting, radiant flooring on concourse perimeter, circulation feel more intuitive.LED light fixtures and the displacement ventilation system. I think theres something to be said about creating a space where people are comfortable waiting for their flight, and their journey begins when they get to the airportvacation doesnt have to wait to start until they get to their destination, Barrero says. For returning passengers, the concourse welcomes them back and feels like home, he adds.AIRPORT EBOOKInterestingly, GRRs 4 million annual passengers are split among its seven airlines, with none holding a clear majority.TransformingWhile the airport recognizes the need for an executive lounge, it does not make financial sense for individual airlines to invest in one.Airports with 5GAcknowledging that, GRR partnered with third-party lounge provider Airport Dimensions, which will operate an airport-constructed, provider-outfitted lounge above Concourse A beginning next spring (2025).SustainabilityPrior to design, a model was conducted of the energy performance of the existing concourse. Gaining a full understanding of energy consumption allowed designers to establish a baseline and then create new space that was 70% more efficient than the existing facility. The decisions we made in the design process were always checked against that target, Barrero says. A clerestory or sawtooth roof maximizes the natural light that enters the interior space without the heat impact of direct sunlight. In addition to daylighting, a constant volume heating ventilation and air-conditioning systemDiscover how 5G and Wi-Fi optimize operationskeeps air circulatingslowing rising from the concourse level and returning into the bulkheadand enhance the passenger experience with Boingos above the concourse. Ries explains that thislatest eBook.constant movement not only helps regulate the temperature, it also allows the airport to regularly filter the air and is more energy-efficient than a traditional forced-air system. The terrazzo flooring is Greenguard Gold Certified and contains no volatile organicDownload compounds. Recycled glass, marble, granitethe eBook and plastic are aggregates in the terrazzo.AirportImprovement.comSeptember 2024'