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Imperial Valley College Opens Science Building
Imperial Valley College opened its 69,187-sf science building in January of 2010. Located in Imperial, Calif., the 2700 Building houses 12 science labs, nine technology-rich classrooms, and a planetarium. The LEED-certified facility features energy-efficient building systems and low-flow water fixtures.
Integrated Sensing Systems Expands in Ypsilanti
Integrated Sensing Systems initiated an expansion of its Ypsilanti facilities in January of 2010. The project includes renovation of an existing 15,700-sf building and the addition of 5,200-sf. The expansion will support increased manufacturing of MEMS (microelectromechanical sensor) components.
Syntec Optics Opens Cleanroom
Syntec Optics opened a new Class 10,000 cleanroom in January of 2010 in Pavilion, N.Y. The facility will support assembly and testing of precision polymer and glass optical systems.
University of Colorado Opens Visual Arts Complex
The University of Colorado opened the $63.5 million Visual Arts Complex in Boulder in January of 2010. The 180,000-sf facility features technology-rich classrooms, studios, wood and metal shops, and a lecture hall. The LEED-certified complex will house the department of art and art history as well an art museum.
Commonwealth Medical College Builds Scranton Facility
The Commonwealth Medical College is building the 185,000-sf Medical Sciences Building in Scranton, Pa. Ground was broken on the project in August of 2008 with completion expected in 2011. Designed by HOK in partnership with Highland Associates, the facility will support medical education for over 500 students and will accommodate 175 full-time faculty members. The Medical Sciences Building is comprised of a west research wing and an east instructional wing linked by a courtyard.