Kansas City International Airport New Single Terminal

Project Name

New Single Terminal

Size (sq ft)

1,000,000

HEI Project Profile - Long

The new Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Terminal and Parking Garage facility is a spotlight for impactful development. The single terminal features 39 gates with potential to expand to 42 gates. The project included demolition of the current three-terminal layout to consolidate all operations under one roof. Next to the terminal is a seven-story, 6,200 car parking garage to accommodate travelers, including electric vehicle charging stations. Henderson Engineers worked closely with MEP Design-Build contractors to help control costs and quality while expediting the design and construction schedule. We provided telecom design services including: security systems, public address systems, building systems integrations, and fire alarms. We conducted studies and evaluations of the existing central plant, electrical utility, and the FAA-required cooling tower plume to understand the facility’s existing infrastructure. On top of that, we provided simulation and modeling for daylighting, glare, energy usage, airflow, and building envelope performance. These efforts helped to improve the passenger experience by increasing natural light without negatively impacting the temperature within the structure. Sustainability is a cornerstone of the new terminal, which is LEED Gold certified and powered in part by local solar and wind energy. It’s the first airport to use induction charging for an all-electric shuttle fleet and includes on-site photovoltaic panels and infrastructure for electric ground service equipment. Henderson provided advanced energy and carbon modeling to optimize building systems and reduce emissions. Additionally, 98% of materials from the old terminal were recycled to minimize the project’s environmental impact ELECTRICAL CENTRAL UTILITY PLAN (CUp) KCI’s new CUP was specifically designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the facility. We conducted studies and evaluations of the existing central plant, electrical utility, and the cooling tower plume to understand the facility’s existing infrastructure. Utilizing an all-electric approach (eCUP) and a combination of on-site and grid supplied renewable energy, the facility is expected to avoid 92% of operational carbon emissions by 2050. Typically, chiller plants eject heat via cooling towers in the cooling process, but Henderson’s design includes a heat recovery chiller. Instead of ejecting heat, the chiller plant recycles that energy, using it to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. The system works hand-in-hand with an on-site all-electric boiler plant, a sustainable heating alternative to a gas-fired furnace that is powered by 100% renewable energy from Evergy, the local utility. SUSTAINABILITY FOCUSED FULL WRITE UP Since its opening in 1956, changes in security procedures, aging infrastructure, and population growth have created a need for a new approach to air travel in Kansas City. A single terminal is being constructed that will feature 39 gates with potential to expand to 42 gates. The new Kansas City International Airport (MCI) will include demolition of the current three-terminal format and consolidate all operations into one volume at the single terminal. For this fast track project, Henderson Engineers is working closely with MEP design-build contractors to help control costs and quality while expediting the design and construction schedule. We are also providing telecommunication design services including; security systems, public address systems, building systems integrations, and fire alarms. We’re conducting studies and evaluations of the existing central plant, electrical utility, and the FAA required cooling tower plume study to understand the facility’s existing infrastructure capital. Henderson is also providing simulation and modeling for daylighting, glare, energy usage, airflow, and building envelope performance. These efforts will improve the passenger experience by increasing natural light without negatively impacting the temperature within the structure. The new Kansas City International Airport Terminal and Garage facility is a spot light for impactful sustainable development. It’s a cornerstone in regional development and showcases a number of sustainable features. The facility is LEED Gold certified and the first airport to incorporate induction charging for the all-electric shuttle bus fleet reducing emissions and carbon footprint in addition to being supplied with renewable energy from the utility provider’s nearby solar and wind farm. The facility incorporates onsite photovoltaic panels to offset peak usage and is set up to utilize all-electric ground service equipment to take advantage of the renewable power available. Henderson performed advanced modeling in energy and carbon usage to facilitate the development of the roof, wall, window systems, lighting, and heating and air conditioning that are both simplistic and effective in achieving optimized performance. The studies included energy modeling, airflow modeling, glazing and glare assessments, reliability/resiliency evaluation, and a gate by gate study for effective usage and control. The water systems are designed to be safe and limit waste in usage and energy. Additionally, the project recycled 98% of the materials from the demolition of the existing facility, eliminating additional carbon being created.

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