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IMPs Drive Long-Term Performance at New Airport Facility

Over 9,000 square feet of Kingspan’s insulated metal panels (IMPs) were selected by the architect KPA Group for the project

April 10, 2026

The new facility, just under 18,000 square feet, brings together multiple aircraft rescue and firefighting bays, a state-of-the-art general aviation terminal, and administration offices for the Contra Costa County Public Works Airports Division.

Airport Terminal with Custom Steel Windows and Doors

Preserving the “Santa Barbara airport experience” at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

November 28, 2025

Preserving the “Santa Barbara airport experience” was official policy for the small Santa Barbara Municipal Airport when building the new 72,000 foot terminal building.

Fentress Architects Celebrates Denver International Airport’s 30-Year Legacy

DEN has become the 3rd busiest airport in North America and 6th busiest in the world, with an economic impact of $47B

March 22, 2025

Fentress Architects celebrates the 30th anniversary of Denver International Airport—still one of the most recognizable airport terminals in the world.

DBIA Student Competition Challenges Teams to Tackle Airport Expansion Project

Registration open for university teams to compete in DBIA’s premier design-build competition, culminating at the 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo

March 15, 2025

This annual competition prepares future industry leaders by providing hands-on experience with design-build best practices.

Fentress Global Challenge Shortlist Announced for 2024

January 22, 2025

Fentress Architects announced the shortlisted of projects for the 2024 Fentress Global Challenge. The 2024 call to action to graduate students was to design an airport terminal for the year 2100 CE.

Airport Chooses Building Envelope System for Next-Generation Facility

October 30, 2019

Durable air-barrier systems protect over half-a-million square feet of South Concourse and parking garage

Four-Year Roofing Project Touches Down

December 4, 2015

Dallas Love Field Airport has developed more in its lifetime than one may think

International Airport Hotel Built in Denver

September 28, 2015

The Westin Denver International Airport is the first hotel built to service travelers at Denver International Airport

International Airport Clad with Stainless Steel

March 19, 2015

In 2009, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority broke ground on The Green Build terminal expansion, the largest project in the history of San Diego International Airport.

A Special Building Envelope for the Special Forces

March 11, 2015

United States Army Special Operations Forces commissioned the Corp of Engineers to design and construct a new hangar and aircraft maintenance facility at Cannon Air Force Base, in Curry County, N.M.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.