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The new terminal will also make a good first impression on business executives visiting and considering doing business in Oakland County, county Executive L. Brooks Patterson said at a recent news conference.

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The new terminal will be constructed on the same site as the existing terminal, but it will be smaller at 13,500 square feet; the current building is 17,000 square feet.

Besides using recycled materials, the new building will use wind power to offset electrical energy costs, geothermal power and rainwater for landscaping irrigation.

The county plans to seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for the terminal.

The new terminal will include airport administrative offices, space for U.S. Customs and a meeting room that can accommodate 80 people.