Sustainable Tower Design Initiative - Federal Aviation Administration
After a nationwide solicitation, the FAA has selected a sustainable design by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) of New York for new airport traffic control towers at many municipal and smaller airports across the United States. The adaptable design meets key sustainability requirements including:
This order sets forth guidelines and fundamental requirements for design of airport traffic control towers (ATCTs) and terminal radar approach control (TRACONs) facilities to be used by engineers, designers, planners, and procurement personnel engaged …
Airport Design and Engineering Standards - Federal Aviation Administration
2022年8月1日 · This page provides a quick reference to engineering, design, and construction standards for various airport-related equipment, facilities, and structures. Visit our Series 150 Advisory Circular Library for a complete listing of current advisory circulars.
PAU designs US air traffic control towers to "build on legacy
2023年4月20日 · PAU was selected to design a new generation of aircraft control towers for the Federal Aviation Administration. The designs will be used at 31 airports across the country with towers that are...
Tower design, equipment layout, operational procedures, and automation equipment, in particular, must be supportive of the dynamic needs of the controller. This is especially important because controllers employ many different strategies, which they
The Upcoming Generation of Air Traffic Control Towers are …
2023年6月5日 · PAU says its design for the new generation of air traffic control towers features “a composition of visually interesting geometries and exposed beams and columns.” The design will use...
Airport architecture and design - Dezeen
Stories about airport architecture and interior design including terminals, lounges and control towers plus news and opinion about airport design.
New, greener air traffic control (ATC) towers are coming - Axios
2023年4月20日 · The new design is set to be built at 31 regional airports where the existing towers are "functioning beyond their intended design life," the FAA said Thursday. The agency's challenge was inspired by a similar 1960s-era effort won by legendary architect I.M. Pei, who created a slender tower with a distinctive flared top.
FAA Unveils New Sustainable ATC Tower Design - FLYING Magazine
2023年4月21日 · New air traffic control towers built at municipal and smaller airports will feature sustainable design elements, such as recycled steel and ground-source heating and cooling, according to the...
FAA Selects Sustainable Design for New Control Towers at …
2023年4月20日 · WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a sustainable design for new air traffic control towers that will be used primarily at municipal and smaller airports. The design by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) of New York meets key sustainability requirements and can adjust the tower height to meet each ...