Greener control towers are coming to an airport near you

More sustainable air traffic control towers are the latest big upgrades coming to 31 regional airports across the U.S.

More sustainable air traffic control towers are coming to a handful of airports across the U.S., Axios is first to report.Many of the country's control towers are in desperate need of upgrades or outright replacement.After soliciting concepts for a new modular, energy-efficient control tower, the Federal Aviation Administration has picked a design from New York firm Practice for Architecture and Urbanism .

The agency's challenge was inspired by a similar 1960s-era effort won by legendary architect I.M. Pei, whoPAU's design includes a range of environmentally friendly features, including all-electric systems, recycled steel and metal components, and, where possible, geothermal heating and cooling.

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