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Weber State University Plans Tracy Hall Science Center
Weber State University will begin construction in June of 2014 on the 175,000-sf Tracy Hall Science Center in Ogden, Utah. Supported by $57.4 million in state funding and a $5 million philanthropic contribution, the facility will house all eight departments of the College of Science in a single location. The project design principles spell out the word ‘science’: sustainability, connectedness, inviting, engaging, nature, comfortable, and exploration.
Hamad Medical Corporation Opens Interim Translational Research Institute
Hamad Medical Corporation opened the Interim Translational Research Institute (iTRI) in March of 2014 in Doha, Qatar. Located in Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City, the facility will support advanced biomedical research in genomics, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory medicine, and neurosciences. The iTRI includes wet laboratories, a clinical studies unit, a conference center, and core labs for sample analysis and other services.
Dow Chemical Builds Texas Innovation Center
Dow Chemical is building the Texas Innovation Center in Lake Jackson. The five-building, 900,000-sf campus will include an administration and office building, two R&D facilities, an employee amenities building, and a visitor center. Construction began on the project in December of 2013 with completion expected in 2016. Project team members include Core Real Estate LLC, D. E. Harvey Builders, Powers Brown Architecture, and Kirksey Architecture.
University of Birmingham and Rolls-Royce Build High Temperature Research Centre
The University of Birmingham broke ground in March of 2014 on the $100 million High Temperature Research Centre in Coventry in the United Kingdom. Created in partnership with Rolls-Royce, the 62,431-sf advanced manufacturing research facility will provide laboratories for the casting, design, and simulation of aerospace engine components such as turbines. The center will also support collaborative education and research with other academic and industry partners.
Washington State University Breaks Ground on Clean Technology Laboratory Building
Washington State University broke ground in March of 2014 on the $52.8 million PACCAR Clean Technology Laboratory Building in Pullman. Supporting research on advanced materials, renewable energy, atmospheric science, and hydrology, the 96,000-sf interdisciplinary facility will provide specialized core labs, common support areas, offices, faculty and student research space, and conference areas. The project team includes LMN Architects, general contractor Skanska, and laboratory design consultant Research Facilities Design.