Earth Ocean Atmospheric Science Building
Tallahassee, Florida
Design Team
Natalie Gentile, Jon Szczesniak, Jonathan Hayes, Michele Mercer, Rob Aumer, Victoria Acevedo, Scott Robinson, Toby Smith, Tyler Dykes, David Conner
Marking the north entry to campus with its iconic torches, the FSU Earth Ocean Atmospheric Science Building has six levels plus two mezzanines designed to house academic, office, and research activities that focus on environmental sciences and their interrelations. Constructed of concrete structure and enclosed with CMU, brick, and curtainwall, the building is home to specialized computational and “wet” research labs for geology, oceanography, and meteorology. Unique features include an open-air research roof, real-time electronic weather map wall, weather broadcast studio, rock crushing lab, active seismometer, and geology metal-free lab. Student and instructor/researcher spaces were positioned to maximize hands-on science and promote the coincidental discussions that prompt new research initiatives. Classrooms/auditorium spaces have been designed and fitted with the latest AV equipment to accommodate flexible and evolving pedagogy. Building systems support the academic mission by employing energy-efficient strategies, including chilled beams and occupancy sensor controls.
Additional Information
Associated Firm
AEI Engineers (MEP); Walter P Moore Engineers (Structural Engineering); Keshavarz & Associates (Civil Engineering); Conner Landscape Architects (Landscape)
Capacity
1,623
Cost per Sq Ft
$488.00
Featured in
2021 Architectural Portfolio
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