May 2008

Interdisciplinary lab fits tough site, ambitious goals The Project: Simon Hall, Indiana Univ., Bloomington. Five-story research building (including 48,000-ft2 lower level), plus a mechanical penthouse and basement, encompassing 140,412 ft2. $46.6 million construction cost ($332/ft2). LEED Platinum lab embodies sustainability focus of client The Project: Science & Technology Facility, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Energy, Golden, Colo. Research building combining a one-story office wing with a two-story lab wing (plus mechanical penthouse), encompassing 71,347 ft2. $21.2 million construction cost ($297/ft2 excluding design costs of ~$1.5 million).