A new $55.8 million, 81,000 SF, lease-leaseback three-story building housing 26 modern laboratory spaces for academic programs in astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, marine science and physics. The new building is LEED Gold certified and includes many sustainable design features, including a courtyard with a themed demonstration garden planted over an underground element to provide on-site retention of storm water, reducing the impact on the campus storm water system.
The project has been recognized with multiple awards including:
- 2017 CMAA Project Achievement Achievement Award – Education/Higher Education
- 2017 WCC Sustainability Excellence Award
- 2017 WCCC Distinguished Project Award
- 2017 WCCC Innovative Project Solutions Award