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Leiden University Plans Bèta Campus

Published 12/1/2012

Leiden University will begin construction in May of 2013 on the $49 million Bèta Campus for the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences in Leiden, Netherlands. The 484,380-sf facility will provide laboratories, lecture halls, offices, and an underground parking structure. General contractor Heijmans will use BIM (Building Information Modeling) in the construction process; completion is expected in September of 2015. BREEAM 'Very Good' sustainable design certification will be sought for the facility, which will feature an advanced HVAC system.