AlfaTech Big Book: Aviation

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MINETA SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

San Jose, CA

Type: Airport, Administrative Office Size: 380,000 SF

AlfaTech provided site mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design services for the new North Concourse, including site utilities master planning. This terminal has a striking design that evokes the high-tech landscape of the Silicon Valley. Floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate the concourse with natural light. Flight gates are located close to shopping areas so travelers can enjoy locally prepared foods at a variety of eateries. At 1,600 feet long and 90 feet wide, the building is 380,000 square feet, with 29,000 square feet of space reserved for retail and concession areas and 10 gates. The Concourse is designed to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification standards. It boasts many sustainable design features, including aggressive daylight harvesting and an efficient displacement ventilation system. San Jose has more than 325 days of sunshine a year, so the outer layer of the exterior acts as a shading device, protecting the inner core of the building and helping it perform more efficiently. As a separate project, for the administrative offices on N. 1st Street, the firm provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design and project management services for the upgrade of an existing Telecom Room to house MPT Servers.