The University of Massachusetts Amherst broke ground in September of 2022 on a $125 million building for the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences. Designed as a world-class hub for education, discovery, and outreach, the 90,000-gsf facility will provide research labs, interactive classrooms, maker spaces, conference and huddle rooms, and a 240-seat auditorium. The existing computer science building will be physically linked on each floor to the new development by an open, light-filled commons for graduate and undergraduate students. Featuring a high-performance envelope and a ground-source heat exchanger, the highly efficient structure will serve as a model for the UMass Carbon Zero initiative by significantly reducing the use of fossil fuels. A minimum of LEED Silver sustainable design certification will be sought for the project, which is slated for occupancy in spring of 2025.
University of Massachusetts Amherst Breaks Ground on Computer Sciences Building
Amherst, Mass.