b'14 IAHTERMINALSThe expanded check-in area contains 102 ticket counters, 30Design elements for the overall redevelopment program self-service kiosks, 12 self-service bag drops and a dedicatedemphasize hospitality and openness, inspired by the welcoming checkpoint with 10 new TSA lanesbringing the terminals totalnature of a front porch. Fentress notes the importance of having a to 17. Next-generation TSA equipment allows passengers todiversity of spaces for guests to gather, work and relax. A central leave laptops and liquids in carry-on baggage for screening.Meeter/Greeter area was included to create a spacious, inviting Its going to be very efficient to move the additional volume ofentry for international arrivals.passengers through there, Szczesniak predicts. The work of Houston photographer Theresa Once through the checkpoint, passengers will find new diningDiMennohigh-resolution images of live and shopping options.oak trees, cypress trees and other natural The recent reopening of Terminal E also eases congestion atelementscombines with wood-tone finish Terminal C, which had absorbed much of the passenger loadmaterials and strategic lighting to reinforce during construction. Later this year, all international airlines fromthe sense of place. It reflects the Houston Terminal D will transition to the newly expanded Terminal E toareathe wood, the shade and the lightlikeALEX BERNARDfurther consolidate and streamline international operations.Houston in the summer, remarks Alex Bernard, principal and senior project architect at HOK.Strong Sense of PlaceJeff Mechlem, Aviation sector lead and The new terminal design reflects Houstons unique identity, froma principal at Page, explains that designers the overall building form to smaller details like window placement,applied the concepts of biophilia when materials, colors and dining spaces. Inspiration was drawn from theincorporating live plants at the exterior citys rich cultural diversity, natural landscapes and color palettes,curbside and inside the Arrivals Hall to create vibrant arts and culinary scene and modernist architecture.a calmer, more pleasant environment. FromJEFF MECHLEMa passenger experience, there is a lot to be Moving airport electrification forwardAdvancing airport electrification goals with state-of-the-art technologies that decarbonize facilities while maintaining operational reliability and resilience.Burns is a national leader in delivering specialized and innovative solutions. burns-group.comMay | June 2025AirportImprovement.com'