The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors.

Emerging considerations in inclusive design

Design elements that consider a diverse population of users make lives better. When it comes to wayfinding, some factors will remain consistent—including accessibility and legibility.

The next destination: Passive design airports

Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards.

New airport terminal by KPF aims to slash curb-to-gate walking time for passengers

The new Terminal A at Zayed International Airport in the United Arab Emirates features an efficient X-shape design with an average curb-to-gate walking time of just 12 minutes. The airport terminal was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), with Arup and Naco as engineering leads.

The Rain Vortex indoor waterfall in the Jewel

Airports | Mar 21, 2019

First photos inside the nearly completed Jewel Changi Airport addition

The addition is set to open this spring.

Airports | Feb 28, 2019

Renovation of Tampa International Airport’s Main Terminal completes

Skanska and HOK led the design-build team.

PIttsburgh International Airport interior

Airports | Feb 26, 2019

Design team unveils Terminal Modernization Program at Pittsburgh International Airport

The terminal’s design philosophy combines nature, technology, and community.

Airports | Stantec | Feb 21, 2019

Self-service bag drops and the challenges of speeding up airport baggage check-in

More airports are asking passengers to check their own baggage. What’s the ripple effect?

Airports | Feb 10, 2019

Chicago searches for the right design to expand O’Hare Airport and make passenger connections less stressful

Competition finalists took different approaches to rethinking the logistics of a gigantic, hectic space.

Airports | Oct 31, 2018

Foster + Partners’ Mexico City Airport has been cancelled

The project was set to cost $13.3 billion.

Airports | Aug 3, 2018

Airport trends 2018: Full flights with no end in sight

As service demand surges, airports turn to technology, faster building techniques.

Airports | Sasaki | May 31, 2018

Denver's airport city

Cultivation of airport cities is an emerging development strategy shaped by urban planners, civic leaders, airport executives, and academics.

May 24, 2018

Accelerate Live! talk: Security and the built environment: Insights from an embassy designer

In this 15-minute talk at BD+C’s Accelerate Live! conference (May 10, 2018, Chicago), embassy designer Tom Jacobs explores ways that provide the needed protection while keeping intact the representational and inspirational qualities of a design.