Wright State University Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building

Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building - Wright State University

Fairborn, OH

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Details

  • Assignment: Construction Manager
  • Architect: Perkins+Will
  • Mechanical Engineer: Heapy Engineering
  • Structural Engineer: Shell+Meyer Associates
  • Civil Engineer: EMH&T

Description

Wright State University is one of the first institutions in the nation to house neuroscience and engineering research in the same facility. The Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration (NEC) building enables engineers, neuroscientists, neurologists and medical students to work and learn together. This is a 94,000 sf research laboratory building that houses vivarium space, ISO 5 and 6 rated clean rooms, cold rooms, holding rooms, surgery spaces, testing and observation spaces.  It also includes a 104-person auditorium and executive-level conference space with exterior terrace.

Features

  • The structure is a hybrid between concrete and steel with a vibration resistant structural frame used to support sensitive imaging research.
  • Exterior sunshade system and chilled beams work together to reduce the air change rates in the laboratories.
  • Utilizes a flexible lab space concept with modular casework and ceiling docking stations for centralized overhead utilities.
  • Four-story glass atrium maximizes daylight and encourages.
  • Includes advanced manufacturing space, laser laboratories and micro-electronics laboratories.
  • An innovative void slab structural floor construction allows for the highly sensitive microscopy core facilities to be centrally located on the second floor.
  • Included significant underground utility relocation directly adjacent to existing lab facility with minimal impact from vibration and noise.

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