Science & Natural Resources Building

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Science & Natural Resources Building

Project: Science & Natural Resources Building

General Use: General Instruction

Square Feet: 32,589 GSF

Status: Programming

Architect: Lionakis

Budgeted Cost: $22,422,313

Construction Start: Summer 2009

Opening: November 2010

Project Goal

Allow for expansion of the science curriculum and consolidation of program into one modern facility.

Overview

The new Science & Natural Resource building is in the Design Development phasewith Lionakis Architects. The proposed two-story 24,000 square foot building will be located near the existing Toyon building in the center of campus. The new Science & Natural resource building will be a model of green design and sustainable architecture.

The science program at Columbia College is currently housed in three separate buildings and each building must be OSHA compliant for chemical storage and handling. In addition, they must demonstrate appropriate ventilation and safe air quality. As OSHA/EPA standards become stricter, it is increasingly difficult and more expensive to upgrade current facilities.

Chemistry and Physics share a lab and Natural Resources do not have a lab. Most labs also serve as lecture rooms. Current facilities are small, inadequate and decentralized. Storage space is inadequate and air quality in the labs is questionable.

An integrated Science and Natural Resources Building, containing state-of-the-art technology and equipment, and meeting health/air quality and chemical storage standards, is being planned. Combining the programs will also enhance the sharing and exchange of expensive equipment, sharing of technical staff, and the compliance with federal and state standards.

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 Last Updated 7/29/08