DESIGN PROCESS SITE ASSESSMENT Every design project begins with a thorough assessment of the site. The design team investigates existing conditions like the placement of utilities and the condition of the soil.
Terminal design involves the choreography of aircraft, ground transportation, people, baggage, and goods, all within a single facility.
LANDSIDE ORGANIZATION
AIRSIDE ORGANIZATION Much of a terminal’s planning is dictated by the design of the airside - the placement of gates and the pathways the aircraft use to circulate to and from the runways. Airside organization takes into account the size of the aircraft currently in use and how that might change in the future. Extensive simulation and modeling examine the way the airside layout will function at the busiest times of the day and year.
TERMINAL FOOTPRINT
In addition to the airside, the landside layout is the other major factor in designing the site. The landside takes into account not only the way that passengers arrive in their cars, but also the way taxis, buses, goods, and emergency vehicles circulate. The landside design must also ensure that access to the existing terminals is not impeded during the construction process.
The terminal can be thought of as occupying the space between the airside and the landside. Passenger facilities are sized for the airport’s future growth, preparing for the decades ahead.
SETTING THE STRUCTURAL GRID
LOCATING THE SYSTEMS
The terminal’s structural grid is designed to respond to the needs of each space within the building. Longer spans are used in locations where flexible planning and free passenger movement are required - such as the check-in hall.
A terminal is sometimes described as a “baggage system with a building around it.” The location of the systems - baggage, mechanical, electrical etc. - and their integration with the structure is a key aspect of terminal design.
PASSENGER FLOWS
ORGANIZING THE PROGRAM
Passenger convenience is the top priority in the design of the new terminal. The building is organized to minimize level changes, reduce walking distance, and provide intuitive wayfinding.
A terminal is made up of more than simply the check-in hall and gate lounges. Careful consideration is given to the arrangement of retail, offices, back of house, and mechanical spaces. The building is organized to maximize the efficiency of terminal operations.
DESIGN PROCESS
Parallel preparation
MECHANICAL
SECURITY As technology advances, improved security equipment not only allows for enhanced screening, but also for faster passenger processing as well. The new terminal will include state-ofthe-art high-throughput screening equipment.
Ten to fifteen percent of a terminal’s area is used for mechanical spaces. This equipment is responsible for heating, cooling, and delivering fresh air to public spaces.
A terminal is a complex network of systems, many of which passengers never see.
BAGGAGE Baggage systems occupy an additional ten to fifteen percent of the terminal area. A complex network of conveyors moves baggage from the check-in hall out to the airside and from the airside back to the claim hall. As a critical system within the terminal, the design of the baggage system affects everything from the structural grid to the height of the building.
AIRPORT INFORMATION In a 21st century facility, information systems play a key role in keeping the airport safe and functioning efficiently. Information systems give live feedback on the building’s operations, keep passengers updated on flight information, and keep airline staff informed of delays and departures.
RAMP CONTROL The airport’s ramp control staff is responsible for choreographing the safe movement of aircraft in and out of the gates. Ramp controllers constantly monitor the airfield through a network of cameras.
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WAYFINDING The new terminal’s design team works to make navigation as intuitive as possible, guiding passengers from one step of their journey to the next. Design of the wayfinding signage takes into account placement, sizing, and even color scheme to ensure that passengers can easily navigate the terminal.
LIGHTING The terminal’s lighting design is comprised of two key components: electric lighting and daylighting. The design team undertakes extensive modeling and analysis to determine what light levels will be present within the building at all times of the year. Daylight harvesting reduces energy loads within the building and creates pleasant passenger spaces.
VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION Escalators and elevators placed throughout the terminal help passengers carrying baggage and those with reduced mobility to easily travel between levels. Vertical transportation is designed specifically for airport usage with larger elevator cabs to accommodate large numbers of people and their luggage.
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Parking Garage
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Premium Lounge
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Valet Curb
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Accessible Playground
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Pedestrian Crossing
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Down to Baggage Claim
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Departures Curb
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Arrivals Garden
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Curbside Check In
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Check In Hall
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Check In Counters
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Security
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Performance Space
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Airside Observation
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PASSENGER EXPERIENCE A world-class terminal means world-class amenities.
LOCAL BUSINESSES
PREMIUM LOUNGE
When visitors step off the plane, they should know they’re in Kansas City. By incorporating local businesses into the terminal, the new KCI will showcase the best of what Kansas City and the region have to offer.
With comfortable seating, workstations, and exceptional customer service, the premium lounge will bring a new world-class experience to KCI. Accessible through membership, or with a one-time fee, the common-use lounge will be available to all passengers.
DINING AND SHOPPING
PARKING
With a single, consolidated terminal, all dining and shopping options will be available to every passenger. Restaurants and shops will be gathered at “town squares” at either end of the terminal. Additional offerings will be located convenient to the gate lounges.
GATE LOUNGES New, comfortable gate lounges will provide ample seating for every passenger. Bright and airy, these spaces will be filled with natural light and provide views of the aircraft outside. Food and beverage offerings will be located convenient to the gates.
RESTROOMS The new terminal will offer twice the number of post-security bathroom fixtures than the current terminal. Designed to aviation standards, restrooms will provide ample room for passengers and their baggage. Clear wayfinding, complimentary lighting, gratifying aesthetics and materials will enhance the passenger experience.
Proximity to parking is a key element of passenger convenience. The new KCI will feature a single, 6,500 space parking garage, located directly across from the terminal entrance. A valet parking service will allow for an express journey to and from the terminal.
USO KCI is located in a region with a high population of service men and women. The new terminal will provide a place for them and their families to relax before and after their flights.
MEDITATION ROOM For many, the experience of flying is a hectic one, inducing discomfort and anxiety. A meditation room will provide a quiet place of respite for relaxation and prayer.
PASSENGER EXPERIENCE Designed for all people of all abilities. MINIMAL LEVEL CHANGES
ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS
MOVING WALKWAYS
VISUAL PAGING
ACCESSIBLE PLAY AREA
Ease of movement through the terminal is critical for the convenience of every passenger - but especially passengers with reduced mobility. The terminal design minimizes level changes from one stage of the passenger journey to the next. Where level changes are required, the transition is eased by gentlysloping ramps, elevators, and escalators.
Accessibility means providing a variety of options to passengers with a variety of needs. Family restrooms will be equipped with accessible fixtures and features such as changing tables for both children and adults.
Moving walkways will connect the inner and outer concourses of the terminal, significantly reducing the number of steps for passengers traveling to and from their gates. For families and people with reduced mobility, this means a seamless path.
Not everyone in the terminal can hear announcements on the public address system. For passenger with hearing impairments, an alternative is required to deliver critical information. A system of visual paging will display announcements on monitors throughout the terminal.
KCI is collaborating with Variety KC to bring an accessible playground to the new terminal. Specially designed equipment will be fun for children of all levels of mobility.
LOUNGE
LOUNGE
DROP OFF CONCOURSE
BAGGAGE CLAIM
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TUGS
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CHECK-IN HALL
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SUSTAINABILITY Integrating sustainable strategies into every aspect of the passenger journey.
REPURPOSED MATERIALS
OPEN DATA
LEARNING LAB
REDUCED WATER USE
THERMAL CONTROL
REDUCING WASTE
LOCAL BUSINESSES
FRESH AND HEALTHY FOOD
SUSTAINABILITY RENEWABLE MATERIALS
DAYLIGHTING AND QUALITY VIEWS
The new terminal will use renewable, healthy materials and will strive to conserve natural resources. The design team will source as many local resources as possible, and will explore the potential reuse of materials from the demolition of the existing terminal.
Large windows in waiting areas will allow the new terminal to use less electricity for lighting the interior spaces. Views will allow passengers to experience aircraft takeoff and landings. Natural patterns of daylight can help visitors to alleviate stress and sync with their surrounding environment.
REAL-TIME ENERGY MONITORING The new terminal will be equipped with state-of-the-art building management and monitoring systems. This will allow the airport operations team to more efficiently and sustainably operate the terminal throughout the life of the building.
ENCOURAGE ACTIVE EMPLOYEE LIFESTYLES The new terminal will support employees’ healthy lifestyles through walking trails, alternative transportation options, and healthy food choices within the terminal.
NATIVE PLANTS New landscape features could utilize low-maintenance native planting. This strategy helps to conserve water, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and create a connection between the native ecology and the high tech nature of the airport.
LEARNING LAB The new terminal will incorporate educational displays with information about the sustainable design features that passengers can read. An integrated building systems dashboard will educate vistitors and employees on how the building functions and performs.
REPURPOSED MATERIALS FROM TERMINAL A The design team is investigating ways to recycle materials from the old terminal and reuse them in the new one. A variety of architectural elements - from countertops and furniture to airfield paving - can incorporate these resources.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
OPTIMIZED ENERGY USE
Guests who visit the airport will have the option to park in Electric Vehicle Charging spaces. Kansas City is one of the fastest adopters of electric vehicle charging. These preferred parking spaces will help to support the growing number of Kansas City metro residents who drive green vehicles. On the terminal’s airside the ground service equipment will also transition to electric vehicles.
The new terminal will utilize highperformance building skin to maximize the efficiency of the building’s heating and cooling systems. The enclosure design will mitigate infiltration of outside air into the terminal – both humid summer air and cold winter air. The design will incorporate a lowpower human-centric lighting system with lighting controls that minimize lighting energy and seamlessly integrate with the facility’s abundant natural light.
SUSTAINABILITY
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With a commitment to achieving LEED Gold, the new KCI will be an example of sustainable design in aviation. SIX GOALS KCMO Office of Environmental Quality
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GOAL 2
Reduce air emissions from facilities through pollution prevention initiatives and emission control strategies
GOAL 4
Incorporate green solutions, whenever possible and appropriate
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Renewable Energy Production PHOTOVOLTAICS
GEOTHERMAL
BIOMASS
Energy Use Reduction
Demonstrate improvements in preservation and restoration of natural resources and habitats
GOAL 3
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Tracking of sustainability credits for LEED v4 for New Construction on a LEED scorecard has helped the design team to express certainty of “yes” credits and identify opportunities to strive for “maybe” credits. The LEED scorecard is a living document and is updated during the design process as more information relating to specific LEED credits becomes available.
GOAL 1
Improve energy management by increasing energy efficiency
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DAYLIGHTING
EQUIPMENT
MONITORING
FOUNTAINS
RAINWATER
FIXTURES
LOCAL PRODUCTS
VOC FREE
RECYCLED CONTENT
CONSTRUCTION
RECYCLING
CLEAN PROPERTY
Water Recycling and Use Reduction
Locally Sourced, Healthy Materials
GOAL 5
Protect employee health and the environment by ensuring that training requirements for individuals are identified
Waste Mitigation & Site Protection
GOAL 6
Create a cleaner city
BUILDING A LOCAL TEAM OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL COMPANIES
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The process of building the construction team is just beginning and will continue into 2019. So far, 51 local companies have been added to the team; 33 of which are small, minority- or woman-owned businesses.
Kansas City Project Partners
Local MBE & WBE Firms
BIDDING OPPORTUNITIES Available at: www.cwcjv.com
PROJECT TIMELINE TIMELINE
PROJECT TEAM
2018 JAN
2019 FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR Owner
Finalize MOU Design
Developer
Construction Procurement Design-Builder
Early Start Work Terminal Construction
Construction Subcontractors Trade Partners Lead Designer Design Subconsultants
COMMUNITY BENEFITS Transportation
Job Readiness & Training
Local Business Training
Child Care Services
On-Site Clinic
Financial & Bonding Assistance
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PARTICIPATION GOALS %
WBE
Maximize opportunities for certified Minority- and Woman-owned businesses (MBE/WBEs), Small Local businesses (SLBEs), and Veteran-owned businesses (VOBs) to contribute.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA TIMELINE Propose Action & Alternatives
Data Collection
(Work started Oct. 2017)
Analyze Data & Prepare Draft EA
Release Draft EA for Public Comment
Public Hearing, Collect Comments*
(Aug 23)
Prepare & Publish Final EA
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval is required before construction can begin; project is on-track for approval October 2018.
*PUBLIC HEARING: MONDAY SEPT. 24 / 6-8 PM Ambassador Building - 12200 N Ambassador Drive
The EA is available for review online at kci-edgemoor.com & flykci.com; hard copies are available at KC Public Library locations.
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An Environmental Assessment (EA) is a process to determine and manage the environmental effects of proposed projects before they are carried out.
NEW TERMINAL TIMELINE Schematic Design Begins
MOU Approved
2017
2018 Environmental Assessment Begins
Design Validation Complete
Concept Design Complete
Projected Environmental Assessment Approval
Finalize Development Agreement
Terminal A Demolition, Utility Work, Road Work
2019
New Terminal Grand Opening
New Terminal Groundbreaking Ceremony
Construction Begins on New Terminal
Foundations Work Begins
2020
Structural Work Begins
2021
2022
2023
Future Activities Completed Activities
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