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Sheffield University Plans New Engineering Building
Sheffield University is planning to construct the $123 million New Engineering Building in the United Kingdom. Construction will begin in 2013 on the 200,000-sf facility and completion is expected in 2016. Designed by RMJM, the six-story building will provide dedicated engineering facilities and flexible learning spaces including lecture halls, large and small teaching rooms, and independent study spaces.
Syngenta Opens Advanced Crop Lab
Syngenta opened the $72 million Advanced Crop Lab in May of 2013 in Research Triangle Park, N.C. The 136,000-sf facility features 30 plant growth environments in all-glass greenhouses that are capable of simulating a variety of climates with individual controls for humidity, light, and carbon dioxide levels. Design elements of the new facility include insulated glass walls that provide a virtually shadowless indoor environment, a liquid “fertigation” system to feed and water the plants, and an automated roof-washing system.
Adelphi University Plans Nexus Building
Adelphi University is planning to build the 99,691-sf Nexus Building and Welcome Center in Garden City, N.Y. The three-story, sustainably designed facility will include classrooms and simulation labs for the School of Nursing and Public Health as well as administrative offices. The design architect for the project is Ballinger Associates. The duration of construction will be 21 months with completion expected in September of 2015.
Central Michigan University Develops Medical School Campus
Central Michigan University is planning to construct a $46.5 million campus in Saginaw for the College of Medicine. The project will be built in two phases and the cost of phase one is estimated at $25 million. The College of Medicine facilities will be created in partnership with Covenant HealthCare and St. Mary's of Michigan and will accommodate 400 students.
Wake Forest University's School of Business Nears Completion
Wake Forest University will complete a $53.5 million facility for the School of Business in the summer of 2013. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, the three-story, 120,000-sf Farrell Hall will provide 18 technology-rich, flexible classrooms; an information commons; integrated faculty office clusters; and a 375-seat auditoium. The collaborative facility was designed to promote student-faculty engagement and features 8,000 sf of flexible interaction space. Ground was broken on the project in April of 2011.