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Georgia Institute of Technology Dedicates Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design
Georgia Institute of Technology dedicated the $30 million Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design in October of 2019 in Atlanta. Designed by Lord Aeck Sargent & The Miller Hull Partnership, the 47,000-sf facility provides two 64-person classrooms, a maker space, four class labs, a conference room, offices, and a 176-person auditorium.
Auburn University Breaks Ground on Advanced Structural Testing Laboratory
Auburn University broke ground in November of 2019 on the $22 million Advanced Structural Testing Laboratory in Auburn, Ala. Designed by Chambless King Architects, the 41,500-sf building will provide the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering with a wind testing facility, a concrete materials research lab, a 4,700-cubic-foot geotechnical test chamber, and a high-bay lab with floors and walls capable of handling extreme structural testing loads.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Opens in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company opened Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in November of 2019 in the United Arab Emirates. Offering world-class facilities for patient care, the 3.2 million-sf hospital houses 499 beds, with the ability to accommodate up to 732 beds as needed. Comprising four interconnected towers, the sustainably designed structure features 36 VIP suites and two presidential suites located on private floors. All inpatient rooms enjoy inspiring views and access to the rooftop gardens.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Breaks Ground on Institute for Neuroscience
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley broke ground in November of 2019 on the $30 million Institute for Neuroscience in Harlingen. Designed by Muñoz & Co. Architects, the 32,570-sf translational research facility will provide integrated laboratory, diagnostic, and clinical spaces where doctors and scientists can collaboratively develop innovative therapies for neuropsychiatric disorders.
North Carolina A&T State University Constructs Engineering Research & Innovation Center
North Carolina A&T State University is constructing the $90 million Engineering Research & Innovation Center in Greensboro. Designed by EYP Architecture & Engineering to promote experiential learning, the 130,000-sf teaching and research building will accommodate programs including cybersecurity, energy science, and health technology.