The complex provided swing-space that allowed construction to proceed in far fewer phases than would otherwise be the case. This approach allows the majority of the science labs to move into the Complex at one time. State-of-the-art labs serve the chemistry, astronomy, physics, biology, geology, electrical, engineering, civil engineering and mechanical engineering departments. Computer labs and general classrooms are also included.

Project Information
Building Owner:		Norwich University
Owner Contact:		David Magida, Chief Administrative Officer
Building Location:		Northfield, VT UNITED STATES
Project Type:		Expansion
Principal Building Function:		Academic, Science, Engineering Facility
Project Delivery Method:		General Contractor
Project Timeline		Mar 1995 Planning Start Jun 1995 Design Start Apr 1996 Construction Start Aug 1997 Completion Last known status: Completed
Project Cost:		$15,000,000
Construction Cost:		$9,400,000
Cost Per Sq. Ft:		$87
		About These Cost Figures
Building Information
Project Includes:		Astronomy Biology Chemistry Computers Education Education: Classroom Education: Physics Engineering Geology Laboratory: Dry And Wet Laboratory: Research Laboratory: Teaching Life Sciences
Total GSF:		108,000
Total NSF:		70,000
Efficiency:		65%
Building Services:		Natural gas, vacuum, comp. air, deionized water
Office Size:		140-160 NSF
Structure/Foundation:		Steel frame/concrete spread footings
Laboratory Parameters
Lab Module:		11' x 32'
Casework Mat'l:		Plastic laminate/epoxy
Fume Hoods:		4'-6'
Project Team
Architect		The S/L/A/M Collaborative
Consultant - Laboratory Planner		Research Facilities Design (RFD)
Profile Created 08/01/1997
Last Updated 04/04/2006
About the Reported Cost Figures The cost figures reported are supplied by the firms that submitted these projects for publication, which in most cases are the designers or builders. Whereas these sources are intimately familiar with their projects, they may not be fully aware of the owners' finally-realized and recorded costs. In some cases, costs are truly and completely accounted for, and in others they represent a near approximation of the final costs. Costs have not been adjusted for year of construction, nor has any attempt been made to make regional cost adjustments. Further, costs are not comparable on any kind of detailed standard costing model. Hence, it is possible for the cost of one building to include a steam boiler, while the cost of a comparable building might not include the boiler, if steam is being supplied from an already existing campus grid. Or, in another case, a building might include excess boiler capacity to supply steam to another building. Some submittals include fees or unusual site improvements as part of the construction costs, which others do not.