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Princeton University Completes Frick Chemistry Laboratory
Princeton University opened the 265,000-sf Frick Chemistry Laboratory in September of 2010 in Princeton, N.J. The sustainably designed facility features self-closing fume hoods, photovoltaic panels, heat recovery, and advanced HVAC systems. The $278 million project was designed by Hopkins Architects in association with Payette. The general contractor was Turner Construction. Site work began on the project in summer of 2007.
St. Louis Community College Completes LEED Gold Education Center
St. Louis Community College opened its 29,700-sf Harrison Education Center in September of 2010. LEED Gold sustainable design certification will be sought for the facility, which features abundant natural light, low VOC interior finishes, an energy efficient HVAC system, and low flow water fixtures. KAI Design & Build provided architectural, MEP engineering, interior design, and cost estimating services on the $7.5 million project.
National Cancer Institute Breaks Ground on Rockville Campus
The National Cancer Institute broke ground in September of 2010 on a $200 million satellite campus in Rockville, Md. The 575,000-sf facility is located in the Shady Grove Life Sciences Center on John Hopkins’ Montgomery County campus. Designed by HOK, the project will be built as two seven-story buildings housing a total of 2,100 employees. The general contractor is James G. Davis Construction with JBG Companies as project developer. Completion is expected in early 2013.
Terrebonne Medical Center Builds Cancer Facility
Terrebonne General Medical Center is building the $14.8 million Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Care Center in Houma, La. LEED Silver sustainable design certification will be sought for the three-story, 49,000-sf facility, which will feature energy efficient building systems and improved indoor air quality. The comprehensive cancer center is slated for completion in May of 2011. The general contractor for the project is McDonnel Group of Metairie.
University of Wyoming Builds Visual Arts Center
The University of Wyoming broke ground on the 79,000-sf Visual Arts Center in Laramie, Wyo., in September of 2010. Housing teaching studios, administrative offices, a gallery, and a lecture hall, the $33 million facility will be built to achieve LEED sustainable design certification. The center will feature evaporative cooling, heat recovery, and an evacuated tube solar hot water system. Completion is expected in October of 2011.