This project involved the study, design and construction of a new Center for Science and Innovation at (MCLA).
Project Details
Designer: Einhorn Yaffee Prescott (EYP)
Construction Manager: Columbia Construction
Project Type: CM at Risk
Est. Preliminary Project Cost: $40,000,000
Gross Square Feet: 67,000
Substantial Completion Date: Fall 2013
The new building features include Biology/Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology teaching and research laboratories, as well as laboratory support spaces such as prep rooms, general storage, chemical storage, machine shop, animal holding areas, and a greenhouse. General purpose teaching spaces, informal study spaces such as a café and interdisciplinary spaces such as laboratories for non-majors and K-12 educators in Berkshire County are featured in this project as well.
Project Features
- Roof garden and outdoor classroom
- Green house
- Photovoltaics
- LEED silver rated or better
- Heat wheels to recover energy
- Micro wind turbine
- LEED Gold certification