Archinect - News 2024-12-22T10:19:09-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/63901/spaceport-america-first-looks-at-a-new-space-terminal Spaceport America: First Looks at a New Space Terminal Fred Scharmen 2007-09-05T12:45:00-04:00 >2018-07-02T14:53:09-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/10/103a48ea33de969d7fe37d331406747f.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>The design chosen is a low-lying, striking bit of construction that uses natural earth as a berm, and relies on passive energy for heating and cooling, with photovoltaic panels for electricity and water recycling capabilities.</p></em><br /><br /><p> Virgin Galactic's New Mexico spaceport by Foster &amp; Partners.<br></p>