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Can somebody post the latest known rendering? This was like a 30-ish story tower, wasn't it?

ANZ and UA are the same alliance tho. I'm going to NZ in July...except I'm connecting through Los Angeles. What an AWESOME addition to IAH! Yet another punch in the gut to DFW.

Obviously not. I mean seriously...

This looks interesting. To be built near the current Sam Moon shopping center on the east side of 45. http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/woodlands/business/article/Growth-continues-in-Shenandoah-with-new-6191521.php#photo-7797434

Thanks! Great pictures, jt16!!

WHOA! Coming along. Boy, they sure have a long ways to go tho in just a 4 months. It's already April and this has to be done in August? Yikes. Talk about crunch time. Can somebody capture a picture of the north end zone? It appears as though they've already finished the brick facade there...

For giggles, let's do a little switch-a-roo here: What Dallas skyscraper do you wish you could uproot and plant in Houston? The key here is that you can't just take. We'd have to give up another building of similar size and square footage in Houston to give back. Let it begin. Why not let me go first, lol: I wouldn't mind giving up 3 Allen Center (50 stories, 685 feet) for their JP Morgan Chase Tower (55 stories, 738 ft). All their other buildings are simply hideous IMHO lol.

It's not improbable you nincompoop. The buildings pancaked didn't they? And not necessarily neatly either I might add. Did you not see planes fly into the buildings at over 400 mph? Survivors inside those builds commented on how violantly those buildings swayed--some saying they thought the building was going to topple upon impact. I'm not a structural engineer but I assume that structure was compromised beyond repair at the point of impact, even if the towers had remained standing due to bent beams and twisting of the towers. Did you not see the collapse of the buildings? They did exactly what you said was improbable. If those planes, which by the way were wide body 767's, no small jet, had hit only the top 2 or 3 floors, I would agree that it would be more improbable to cause a complete collapse of said structure. But those planes compromised the structural integrity (fire proofing) around floor 76 (nor sure of the exact floors). Using floor 76 as the example, there was still a 34 story building above impact. That's 34 stories of steel, glass, furnture ect. Once those support columns, the ones that remained in tact, gave way, there was no way to stop the cascade with that kind of weight above it. Look at the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_64RigP1Fk The clips at 40 seconds, 1:10, 1:35, 3:06 among others make it clear that this was not a "neat, unform" pancake collapse. The top of the building was nearly decaptitated. Look how the top of the building appears to fall off the rest of the tower, leans over if you will, before subsequently collapsing. So I'm not really sure what your point is. Using the word ''improbable'' makes you seem like a conspiracy theory wack job who is certain the building were brought down by dynomite verses packed jetliners. Let me guess, you also think Elvis is alive because you saw him in Vegas?

I found out some 'disturbing' information about this project. One of the CEO's of the company paid between $375,000 and $500,000 to have a 40 inch diameter tree moved on the property and have it replanted next to his window. The person, a contractor/friend, told me that and I can assure you, he is in the know... If that is true, shame on them. They make a huge stink about their profits tanking with oil prices but they have money for this.

According to an article published in the Chron last week the HAS' main focus right now is adding more international flights to and from Africa. I was hopeful for Johannesburg. That's based on absolutely nothing except that excerpt. I also posted this in the Terminal D thread. Here is the article: March 24--Houston's thriving immigrant community and diverse economy will help the city's airports continue to expand despite an oil slump that may temper the boom in business travel, Houston Airport System Director Mario Diaz told business leaders Monday. Delivering the annual State of the Airports address, Diaz said he remains confident the airport system's unprecedented growth over the last two years would continue, with Bush Intercontinental, Hobby and Ellington airports all poised for major changes. "Houston is without a doubt the most diverse city in the nation, and the Houston Airport System has made that possible," Diaz told a crowd at the Royal Sonesta. "We will continue to connect Houston to the rest of the world." Houston's airports set a record in 2014 with more than 53 million passengers passing through. Internationally, 9.8 million travelers went through Bush, double the rate in 2000. Last year alone, travel to Asia and Africa increased 55 percent, and travel to Europe increased 10 percent. This is in large part thanks to a string of new international nonstop flights added at the airport, including six new markets last year. Among the flights added are a nonstop Korean Air flight to the Seoul area, and Scandinavian Airlines nonstop to Stavanger, Norway. "Right now, the city of Houston is within reach of a very unique and very powerful opportunity," Diaz said. "Houston is poised to become a key global gateway destination, with international passengers flowing through Houston on their way throughout the Americas and to various destinations in the U.S." The airport has consistently touted Houston's powerful economy when attracting new carriers. Diaz said even with a tumble in oil prices, he expects to attract more flights. He noted the large number of immigrants in the Houston area, and the health of the medical, aerospace and petrochemical industries locally. "People ask me, why is it so easy for me to find airlines?" Diaz said. "What they want to hear is how powerful is the economy, how many passengers can you generate, what quality passenger?" He said a drop in oil prices could dampen demand for first class and business class travelers. But, he added, passengers looking to visit family in other countries could find lower prices for coach seats, thanks to added competition. The next area he would like to add is nonstop flights is Africa, Diaz said. International flights are expected to continue growing. Hobby will open a $156 million, five-gate international terminal in October. Southwest Airlines, which is primarily funding the project, will add several flights to Latin America. The airport will have a 3,000-space parking garage to accommodate the1 million passengers expected to be added annually. Bush will have a new Terminal D by 2020. The City Council approved the funding and phasing plan for the terminal project in June. Construction is slated to begin in 2017. Diaz said one hurdle to Houston's role as an international player is the aging terminal at Bush for international passengers. The airport system also completed its Federal Aviation Administration application for Ellington to become a commercial spaceport. Diaz also touted the free WiFi service now available at all terminals at Bush and Hobby, automated kiosks to expedite the process for international travelers, and the NextGen federal project that the airport adopted to improve on-time arrivals.

Looks like perhaps a new rendering of Terminal D? Also, I wonder if they see more foreign flag carriers on the horizon? Perhaps a direct flight to Johannesburg? http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Airport-chief-sees-Houston-growing-as-6153583.php?cmpid=btfpm March 24--Houston's thriving immigrant community and diverse economy will help the city's airports continue to expand despite an oil slump that may temper the boom in business travel, Houston Airport System Director Mario Diaz told business leaders Monday. Delivering the annual State of the Airports address, Diaz said he remains confident the airport system's unprecedented growth over the last two years would continue, with Bush Intercontinental, Hobby and Ellington airports all poised for major changes. "Houston is without a doubt the most diverse city in the nation, and the Houston Airport System has made that possible," Diaz told a crowd at the Royal Sonesta. "We will continue to connect Houston to the rest of the world." Houston's airports set a record in 2014 with more than 53 million passengers passing through. Internationally, 9.8 million travelers went through Bush, double the rate in 2000. Last year alone, travel to Asia and Africa increased 55 percent, and travel to Europe increased 10 percent. This is in large part thanks to a string of new international nonstop flights added at the airport, including six new markets last year. Among the flights added are a nonstop Korean Air flight to the Seoul area, and Scandinavian Airlines nonstop to Stavanger, Norway. "Right now, the city of Houston is within reach of a very unique and very powerful opportunity," Diaz said. "Houston is poised to become a key global gateway destination, with international passengers flowing through Houston on their way throughout the Americas and to various destinations in the U.S." The airport has consistently touted Houston's powerful economy when attracting new carriers. Diaz said even with a tumble in oil prices, he expects to attract more flights. He noted the large number of immigrants in the Houston area, and the health of the medical, aerospace and petrochemical industries locally. "People ask me, why is it so easy for me to find airlines?" Diaz said. "What they want to hear is how powerful is the economy, how many passengers can you generate, what quality passenger?" He said a drop in oil prices could dampen demand for first class and business class travelers. But, he added, passengers looking to visit family in other countries could find lower prices for coach seats, thanks to added competition. The next area he would like to add is nonstop flights is Africa, Diaz said. International flights are expected to continue growing. Hobby will open a $156 million, five-gate international terminal in October. Southwest Airlines, which is primarily funding the project, will add several flights to Latin America. The airport will have a 3,000-space parking garage to accommodate the1 million passengers expected to be added annually. Bush will have a new Terminal D by 2020. The City Council approved the funding and phasing plan for the terminal project in June. Construction is slated to begin in 2017. Diaz said one hurdle to Houston's role as an international player is the aging terminal at Bush for international passengers. The airport system also completed its Federal Aviation Administration application for Ellington to become a commercial spaceport. Diaz also touted the free WiFi service now available at all terminals at Bush and Hobby, automated kiosks to expedite the process for international travelers, and the NextGen federal project that the airport adopted to improve on-time arrivals.

Looking at the pic, looks like this building is topping out. Is that correct?

Wow! I remember when I-45 through this area was a 2 lane highway and was truly considered the boondox. I'm stunned at the growth. The Woodlands/Spring is really becoming an economic center/powerhouse more and more each year. ''Out in the sticks'' be damned. Huntsville is what The Woodlands was 30 years ago. Conroe is what The Woodlands was 15 years and The Woodlands is becoming more and more like Greenspoint without the crime.

I knew that was too good to be true...

Simple but elegant. Love it.

Can we take the FAA discussion to the planes thread? I want to know about THIS building, not the elusive height restrictions.

Do you have a press release or any links that we can read further? I also think the parallel layout is far more efficient than what IAH has now. And whoever thought it was a good idea to put the plane-train people mover thingy up above was not thinking clearly. I've rarely seen that thing half full and it's difficult to access. For giggles one day I decided to ride it from terminal A to D. I never made it. I couldn't even find that damn thing. I think they should have just renovated the train downstairs. I think most people expect the train to be down below anyway like it is at most airports (Atlanta, Denver, ect)

Doubtful. I suspect that even IF the building broke ground on Jan 1, 2016, you wouldn't have a very tall building in a year's time. What you guys think? Maybe 20 stories up by the time Super Bowl gets here?

Eff United.

Very sad. I hope they find those two thugs and execute 'em.

If my count is accurate, they have about 4 more floors to go before topping out.

Anybody else notice that they took the crane down from the new Weslayan tower (top right)? Looks very gray...

Holy crap, that last pic is awesome. Look at the birds (cranes) in the air. Wow. Truly impressive. That's my city right there!

Here's the rendering in case anybody wants to see it. I had to dig for it. I can see why I don't follow this project. This is very 'blah' to me. The building frankly is pretty bland and ugly...alost what the abandoned Holiday Inn downtown would look like with fresh paint and new windows. Good thing opinions are worthless

Wow, love it!