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Southern Oregon University Opens Joint Use Academic Building
Southern Oregon University opened a 68,700-sf academic facility in Medford in September of 2008. Created in collaboration with Rogue Community College, the three-story, joint-use building houses science and computer labs, classrooms, a business center, and a testing area. LEED Platinum certification will be sought for the project, which features extensive daylighting, heat recovery, ultra-low-flow water fixtures, and high-efficiency condensing boilers and water heaters. The facility was designed by SERA Architects of Portland.
Toyota Expands European Technical Centre
Toyota Motor Europe is initiating an €80 million expansion of its European Technical Centre in Zaventem, Belgium. Slated to begin in 2009, the project includes construction of a test track, expanded testing and product development space, and a 12,000-sm workshop. 80 percent of demolition materials will be recycled for reuse on-site. The project may also include geothermal and photovoltaic energy technologies.
Nevada Cancer Institute Builds Research Facility
The Nevada Cancer Institute is building the 183,378-sf Ralph and Betty Engelstad Cancer Research Building in Las Vegas. Slated for completion in late 2009, the $63 million, three-story facility will house 36 laboratories, including a core clinical research lab. The project team includes developer American Nevada Corp. and construction manager The Korte Co.
University of Iowa Constructs Institute for Biomedical Discovery
The University of Iowa is constructing the $120 million Institute for Biomedical Discovery in Iowa City. Located next to the Carver Biomedical Research Building, the 200,000-sf facility will house laboratories for biomedical, life science, and stem cell research. The project broke ground in September of 2007 and will include the $25 million Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center.
Stanford Builds Huang Engineering Center
Stanford University is constructing the 130,000-sf Jen-Hsun Huang School of Engineering Center in Stanford, Calif. Slated for completion in the second quarter of 2010, the facility will house administrative offices, a conference center, a student commons, a library, and a café. Designed by BOORA Architects of Portland, Ore., the sustainably-built project is the second of four buildings that will create a new Science and Engineering Quad.