Washington University Breaks Ground on Energy and Environmental Science Building

Washington University in St. Louis broke ground on a 150,875-sf energy and environmental science facility in late October of 2008. Housing the School of Engineering & Applied Science, the Stephen and Camilla Brauer Building will connect to the existing biomedical engineering facility, Whitaker Hall. The project will provide research and instructional laboratories, classrooms, conference rooms, and faculty offices for the School of Engineering's Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering (EECE). Designed by RMJM Hillier, the building includes space for the International Center for Advanced Renewable Energy & Sustainability (I-CARES) and a 90-seat distance learning classroom. LEED Gold sustainable design certification will be sought for the project. Completion is slated for 2010.