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Virginia Commonwealth University Opens College of Health Professions
Virginia Commonwealth University opened the $87 million College of Health Professions in March of 2019 in Richmond. Designed by EYP Architecture and Engineering, the eight-story, 154,000-gsf facility unites nine departments in a sustainably designed structure that is expected to attain LEED Silver certification.
Weber State University Plans Noorda Building for Engineering, Applied Science & Technology
Weber State University is planning to construct the $58 million Noorda Building for Engineering, Applied Science & Technology in Ogden, Utah. Designed by VCBO Architecture, the 143,000-sf facility will house the departments of computer science, engineering technology, professional sales, and electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering. Additionally, four centers will be housed in the collaborative building: the Concept Center, the Center for Technology Outreach, the National Center for Automotive Science & Technology, and the Alan E.
Bluebird Bio Opens Gene and Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility
Bluebird Bio opened a 125,000-sf gene and cell therapy manufacturing facility in March of 2019 in Durham, N.C. Representing an $80 million investment, the project is bluebird's first wholly owned facility and will support the production of lentiviral vector for clinical and commercial applications. The building, which is now substantially complete and undergoing equipment commissioning, provides multiple manufacturing suites, quality-control testing labs, and warehouse space.
Kent State University Constructs Design Innovation Hub
Kent State University will begin construction in April of 2019 on the $50 million Design Innovation Hub in Kent, Ohio. Designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, the 68,000-sf project will feature two maker spaces, one housing 3D printing, laser cutting, and digital tool technologies, with a wood and metal shop offering space for prototyping and model building.
Auburn University Builds Advanced Classroom and Laboratory Complex
Auburn University will break ground in spring of 2019 on the $83 million Advanced Classroom and Laboratory Complex (ACLC) in Auburn, Ala. The 151,000-sf facility will provide five lecture halls housing between 100 and 300 seats each, six Engaged Active Student Learning (EASL) rooms, and 20 instructional spaces that can function as classrooms or labs to meet changing programmatic needs. LEED Silver sustainable design certification will be sought for the project, which will be built by Rabren General Contractors. Completion is expected in summer of 2021.