The new 155,000-sf school in downtown Baltimore incorporates advanced classroom and laboratory design, sophisticated distance learning communications technology, and a model, nurse-managed primary care clinic. Research space for clinical, behavioral, health policy, and health services make up more than one-third of the facility. Basic biological and physiological research is practiced in the wet laboratories within the building. A 450-seat auditorium provides a larger venue for teaching and guest speaker presentations.

The distance learning communications technology sets a new standard for nursing education: full-motion, broadcast-quality video to reach and teach students interactively at every corner of the state; nursing informatics laboratories; computer-assisted instruction laboratories; and clinic simulation laboratories.

Classrooms featuring touch-panel controls for videotape recorders, data projectors, and document cameras facilitate teaching through computer technology. Preclinical simulation laboratories place students in actual clinical settings, such as trauma, critical care, wellness clinics, and a neonatal and birthing room, to deal with common problems and emergencies. "Intelligent" mannequins and computer technology create virtual reality learning experiences.

Project Information
Building Owner:		University of Maryland, Baltimore
Owner Contact:		M. Teresa Cook
Building Location:		Baltimore, MD UNITED STATES
Project Type:		New Construction,Expansion,Renovation
Principal Building Function:		School of Nursing
Project Delivery Method:		Construction Management
Project Timeline		Jan 1991 Planning Start Jan 1995 Design Start Aug 1996 Construction Start Nov 1998 Target Completion
Project Cost:		$39,300,000
Construction Cost:		$33,000,000
Cost Per Sq. Ft:		$245
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Building Information
Project Includes:		Auditorium Education Education: Classroom Laboratory: Biomedical Research Laboratory: Teaching Laboratory: Wet
Total GSF:		160,678
Total NSF:		90,271
Efficiency:		56%
Building Population:		1680
People Density:		96 gsf/person
Building Services:		DI, compressed air, vacuum, gas
Special Equip:		HillRom Patient Headwalls and Power Columns; Climate Technology Cold Room; Steris Sterilizer
Office Size:		9' x 11' 8"/ 6' x 7' NSF
Laboratory Parameters
Lab Module:		29'x30'/29'x20'/37.5'x29'/24'x 29'
Casework Mat'l:		Wood cabinetry with Black Kemresin countertop
Fume Hoods:		Two four-foot fume hoods H05K 5448-00A78H
Biosafety Cabinets:		One six-foot Purifier Class II Type A/B 3
Project Team
Builder		Barton Malow Company
Profile Created 04/01/2000
Last Updated 04/04/2006
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