Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
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Award Winner : WillScot Mobile Mini
Architectural Excellence : Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport consists of 3,000 acres and 3 long runways. In 2009, over 600,000 passengers are expected to come through the terminal. Allegiant Air and the Airport Authority collaborated on a 10,080 sq. ft. expansion of the passenger terminal. The 10 unit complex houses gates, seating areas for 460 passengers, concession area and restrooms. The hectic nature of this building made 9’ ceilings a must. Roof-mount HVAC units are hidden from view by a site-built parapet wall. Other features include 21 large windows to add extended site lines and natural light. Due to the volatile nature of the airline business, this modular building will provide the airport with great flexibility. It could be moved or expanded economically.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : This building allowed the Airport Authority to add gates and increase revenue economically. Roof trusses are supported with columns at a spacing of 24’. This proved much more economical versus the added cost of a clearspan truss. Outrigger frames also kept costs down. White roofing and enhanced insulation will reduce electric bills. Each of the 10 modular units is 1,008 square feet. Using a larger unit meant that fewer units had to be built, transported and set. Savings were significant. All windows are dual-glazed with low-E glass and will cut energy costs and provide acoustical benefits. The glass is also laminated, providing added safety in the event of breakage. By far the greatest cost savings is the fact that this building took only 77 days from the start of production to occupancy. Conventional construction would greatly increase this timeframe. By using modular construction, the client will save perhaps hundreds of thousands of dollars through increased revenue.
Design Firm Name : DWL Architcets & Planners, Inc.
Occupied Date : 11/25/2008
Production Start Date : 9/10/2008
Project Location City : Mesa
Project Location State Name : AZ
Technical Innovation : The air conditioning system’s occupant design load is 670 people and accommodates varying temperatures from freezing to 120 degrees. Packaged rooftop units with ventilators provide 70 tons of comfort and were split into 5 distinct zones. An emergency egress system was developed to comply with the Transportation Security Administration’s requirements while ensuring that there were no disruptions to the terminals operations. All windows are dual-glazed and laminated to provide an additional layer of safety for occupants. Also implemented, is a white single-layer EPDM “cool” roof to help keep energy costs manageable. A “starter” parapet was constructed in the factory and projected 4” above the peak of the roof. On site, a 4’ parapet was added to conceal the roof-mount HVAC units. Carpet tiles were used for the bulk of interior spaces which allow simple replacement of damaged flooring. Design criteria include floor loads of 100 psf and wind loads of 90 mph (exposure C).
Total Square Feet : 10080
Category : Relocatable: Institutional or Assembly: over 5,000 sq. ft.