O’Hare Terminal 5 Expansion
Installer: Christopher Glass & Aluminum
Completed · 2022
Headhouse & concourse facades
40k sq. ft. of VS1 walls; 40% "smart glass"
Innovation Glass is proud that VS1 was selected for a significant scope of the O'Hare Terminal 5 Expansion.
VS1 will be utilized for roughly 40,000 square feet of facade on the terminal's new head house and along the east concourse. Approximately 40% of the facade utilizies electrochromic (smart glass) technology. The VS1 system is well suited to provide complete access to the electrical wiring at the smart glass edges, which greatly improves ease of installation and post-construction wire maintenance.
FROM THE ARCHITECT HOK
Incorporating natural and circadian lighting reduces visual noise and sensory overload, with quieter, energy-saving mechanical systems further enhancing the calming effect. The project, which features sustainable design elements and wellness features such as high-performance glass and durable, eco-friendly materials, is on track to achieve LEED Silver certification.❞
The 350,000 sq. ft. expansion is designed by a team led by Muller & Muller and HOK, with whom we look forward to continuing the collaboration in pursuit of excellent architecture. We worked with building envelope contractor Christopher Glass & Aluminum to bring this exciting project to life.
This project is part of the larger “O’Hare 21” modernization effort, which began in 2017 with significant renovations to Terminal 3. This phase added 10 gates to the terminal.
