Montana State University is constructing Gianforte Hall to accommodate world-class programs in computer science, technology, and related fields of study. Designed by Lake Flato and Hennebery Eddy Architects, the 58,000-nsf building will provide teaching and research labs for robotics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, software development, and augmented and virtual reality. Large classrooms will support a range of instructional and learning styles, and can be reconfigured as lecture rooms, team-based learning venues, or seminar rooms. The facility will also house studios and instructional settings for courses in media production, film, photography, and music to promote interaction and exchange across disciplinary boundaries.
Illuminated by natural light, the biophilic project will feature mass timber structural components and a geothermal system that connects to MSU's South Campus Energy District. Swank Enterprises is the general contractor for the sustainable development, which is slated to achieve LEED Silver certification. Occupancy is expected in fall of 2026.
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Lake Flato
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Hennebery Eddy Architects
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Swank Enterprises
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