Swarthmore College Constructs Biology, Engineering, and Psychology Building

Swarthmore College is constructing the $120 million Biology, Engineering, and Psychology Building in Swarthmore, Pa. Designed by Ballinger, the 160,000-sf interdisciplinary facility will feature flexible classrooms, labs, and common spaces to support enhanced pedagogical experiences linked to environmental sustainability. The project will be developed according to Swarthmore’s Environmental Sustainability Framework, a standard equivalent to LEED Platinum, with some elements exceeding LEED Platinum criteria. The structure will benefit from an extensive geothermal system and will utilize sophisticated energy modeling technologies to optimize post-occupancy performance. Construction began in spring of 2017 and the first phase is scheduled for completion in late summer of 2019 with full occupancy by fall of 2020.