The University of Utah opened the L.S. Skaggs Applied Science Building in July of 2025 in Salt Lake City to drive advances in research, education, and commercial innovation. Designed by EDA, the 100,000-sf facility is part of the $97 million Applied Science Project, which also encompasses a 40,700-sf renovation of the historic William Stewart Building. The integrated complex features wet and dry labs where teams of scientists will address the country’s most urgent issues, from energy and climate change to air quality and water management. The Department of Physics & Astronomy, the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, and the Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy are colocated within the technology-rich development, which provides modern classrooms and experiential learning spaces for undergraduate and graduate STEM programs.
Computer labs and sophisticated amenities are accompanied by a dedicated support center to streamline student research projects. At the west entrance, a core gathering area hosts outdoor classes and events, promoting connection and community engagement. Targeting LEED Gold, the sustainably designed structure incorporates high-performance materials and innovative systems to deliver high load capacity, ensure seismic resilience, and enable long-term adaptability.
Reaveley Engineers performed structural engineering services, with Envision Engineering acting as electrical engineer and lighting designer. Okland Construction broke ground in February of 2023 on the Applied Science Project, which forms part of 275,000-sf Crocker Science Complex, a campus-wide destination for interdisciplinary collaboration and discovery.
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EDA
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Architect
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Reaveley Engineers
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Structural Engineer
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Envision Engineering
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Electrical Engineer & Lighting Designer
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Okland Construction
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General Contractor
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