University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Constructs Science Building

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point broke ground on its $75 million Science Building in May of 2016. Designed by HOK and Potter Lawson to promote visibility and transparency, the four-story, 176,500-sf facility will provide teaching and research labs for biology and chemistry. Flexible instructional spaces with moveable furniture will accommodate a variety of learning styles in two 98-seat lecture halls, three 48-seat classrooms, and two 24-seat classrooms. The general contractor for the project is Miron Construction and completion is expected in spring of 2018. LEED Gold sustainable design certification will be sought for the facility, which is designed to use 40 percent less energy and 26 percent less water than a comparable conventional structure. The Science Building will feature advanced building systems, abundant natural light, bioswales, rain gardens, a tropical conservatory, and a green roof.