Indianapolis Airport Reinvents Itself

This article describes the recently completed and environmentally oriented renovations at the Indianapolis Airport. This article describes the new control tower and its 1.2-million-square-foot main terminal, which is located between two runways. This design allows aircraft to travel a shorter distance to gates, an environmental move that will save fuel and reduce emissions. The author describes the new terminal’s design, how roof trusses intersect, how pin connections transfer axial loads, and the use of column tubes. Also described are the two long concourses, each with 20 gates, and large, column-free spaces. Environmental concerns not only affected the airport’s design, but also the construction process.