East Carolina University Constructs Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building

East Carolina University is constructing the $90 million Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building in Greenville, N.C. Designed by Lord Aeck Sargent, the 141,500-sf facility will provide wet bench and computational labs for programs in biotechnology, biophysics, biofuels, environmental engineering, imaging, and sensor development. Enabling students to engage in collaborative research with academic and industry partners, the four-story structure will include classrooms, lecture halls, administrative offices, core labs, and support spaces. The sustainably designed facility will leverage natural lighting and a sophisticated HVAC system to optimize energy performance. The project team includes Rodgers Builders as construction manager at risk and Affiliated Engineers Inc. Completion is expected in August of 2021.