Description
As airports worldwide face increasing demands for sustainability, efficiency, and seamless passenger experiences, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves as a forward-thinking example of how data-driven design and emerging technology is transforming aviation infrastructure. The decade-long projects involved a team of 100+ designers, 20+ consultants, and a sophisticated technology approach of 20+ digital tools, bringing together architects, engineers, and contractors in a connected tech environment driving efficiency through construction. Explore how a leading architecture firm, in collaboration with industry partners, used BIM, sustainable strategies, cloud collaboration, data-driven design, and data visualization to enhance operational efficiency and passenger experience, and future-proof major terminals. Gain insights into how connected workflows, predictive analytics, and immersive tools were used to optimize passenger flow, reduce carbon impact, and streamline stakeholder collaboration.
Key Learnings
- Learn how connected, cloud-based workflows improve coordination and break down silos across design and construction teams.
- Discover how real-time model integration and interdisciplinary teamwork support data-driven decision making.
- Discover digital strategies to track carbon impact, material efficiency, and long-term performance in aviation projects.
- Learn how BIM leadership impacts—and emerging tech is shaping—airport design innovation over the life of multi-year projects.