Airports around the world are increasingly focusing on reducing their environmental footprint, and Monterey Regional Airport is positioning itself at the forefront of this transition. The upcoming terminal project aims to meet net-zero carbon readiness standards by combining sustainable architecture, energy-efficient systems, and long-term operational planning.
The initiative reflects the aviation sector’s broader efforts to align airport infrastructure with global climate goals while improving operational efficiency and passenger experience.
Insights at Passenger Terminal Expo 2026
Project insights will be presented at Passenger Terminal Expo 2026 in London, where Bart van Vliet of HOK will join Christine Morello, Executive Director of Monterey Regional Airport. Their session will explore how airport owners and design teams are collaborating to achieve net-zero terminal performance.
The discussion will highlight how sustainable design strategies, integrated planning, and advanced data analysis can enable high-performance airport infrastructure.
Runways to Resilience: Pathway to Net Zero
The session, titled “Runways to Resilience: Monterey Regional Airport’s Pathway to Net Zero Terminal Design,” is scheduled for March 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM GMT. It will provide a detailed look at the planning framework, technologies, and cross-disciplinary collaboration supporting the project.
Industry experts from HOK, including Peter Ruggiero, Matthew Needham, Kirsten Fordyce-Wheeler, Paul Auguste, and Tommy Ong, will also share perspectives on aviation architecture and the evolving traveler experience.
Strategic Importance for Sustainable Airport Design
As global air travel continues to expand, sustainable airport infrastructure is becoming a critical priority. Net-zero-ready terminals represent a major step toward reducing aviation’s environmental impact while supporting resilient and energy-efficient operations.
Projects like the one at Monterey Regional Airport demonstrate how collaboration between airport authorities, architects, and engineering teams can accelerate the development of greener, more resilient aviation facilities.
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