Caltech Schlinger Laboratory for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Project Description The 62,300 square-foot building features six faculty offices within two faculty suites, office space for over 100 postdoctoral and graduate students, classrooms, faculty conference rooms, multiple interactive lounge areas, and a central recycling room. The laboratory accommodates research groups in synthetic chemistry and chemical engineering. This project was a complete build-out of a new research laboratory with cleanroom, lab fume hoods, controls and process gases.
Environmental The Schlinger Laboratory for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering features a “green,” eco-conscious design, furthering Caltech’s campus-wide sustainable commitment. The Schlinger Laboratory contains energy-conscious equipment and lighting, for a 28% reduction in energy usage and an impressive 30% reduction in water usage. The building earned a LEED Gold certification.
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