Interaction space is touted as being important to productive multi- disciplinary science programs. But how much of what kind of space? This webcast "nails" this issue down with return on investment (ROI) analysis. Armed with design parameters, metrics and use statistics on more than 60 engineering and science-center buildings, Michael Haggans and Trevor Calarco set out measurable ways you can improve the scientific productivity of science building construction and renovation projects. They examine the physical metrics of interaction and illustrate methods to evaluate the costs and benefits of providing different types of interaction spaces in science buildings.

Speakers:

Michael Haggans, AIA, Principal, Flad & Associates
Since 1980, Mr. Haggans has worked exclusively n higher education, facilities programming, and related institutional projects. His expertise includes campus planning and design, project managements, and construction and operation of teaching and research laboratories and academic medical centers.

Trevor Calarco, AIA, Associate, Flad & Associates
Mr. Calarco is a registered architect with over eight years of laboratory planning and design. His project experience includes national and international laboratory and advanced technology projects. Recent representative clients include Indiana University, University of Missouri, Purdue University, University of Northern Iowa and the Medical College of Wisconsin.