Molecular Engineering & Sciences Building
On October 9, 2009, the College of Engineering celebrated ground-breaking for the Molecular Engineering & Sciences Building. The building will be home to the Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute and will house a research lab, an ultra-sensitive ground contact lab, and support space for each.
What is Molecular Engineering & Sciences?
"MolES" is an emerging discipline that will allow scientists to penetrate ever deeper into molecular and atomic processes. Read more about how UW Engineering is leading the way.
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, has planned two phases. Phase 1, an estimated 90,000 gross square feet, will provide instrumentation labs with ultra-low vibration and electromagnetic interference, as well as above-ground preparatory laboratories and flexible Molecular Engineering research and teaching laboratories.
With the completion of phase 2, the building will measure a projected total of 160,000 gross square feet.
The project is expected to meet at least a LEED-NC Silver rating for energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources. For more information about plans for energy efficiency, see the UW's LEED-Registered Projects.
The project began in September with moving historic Cunningham Hall from the building site. Read more in UW Week ».
Projected occupancy date: 2012
Construction company: Hoffman Construction Company, Seattle
Slide Shows
Want to see construction photos? Take a look at slide shows of selected photos by John Stamets.
Web Camera
Check on construction progress right from your desk.
The web cam is mounted on the 7th floor of the Atmospheric Sciences-Geophysics Building. Time-lapse movies are also available.
