Academic Science
Inspirational environments for innovation
Behind every academic researcher is a great academic research facility. Bright minds supported by a high-caliber workspace can think outside the box, explore the unknown, and push limits in their quest to change the world.
Keeping up isn’t the goal; we strive to get ahead. This starts with giving the right people the space to collaborate, the tools to innovate, and the freedom to discover the next generation of advancements.
College and university research facilities provide environments that inspire creative thinking and collaboration, but they must also meet the space demands of an advancing and evolving field.
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Building Design + Construction placed us first in their 2021 Top 95 Architecture/Engineering Firms ranking.
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Out of 80 science and technology facility firms, Building Design + Construction ranked us 12th in December 2021.
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Expertise is not static. Through our Research + Benchmarking program, we connect team members across sectors, geographies, and disciplines to continually learn and improve.
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With decades of innovation and experience under our belts we’re engineering a promising future leveraging the best in building systems, technology, energy analysis, and sustainable performance.
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Whether it's an urban park, a restored wetland, an athletic complex, or a waterfront destination--through analysis, planning, and design, we create inspired landscapes that reflect context and user needs.
Program & Construction Management
We know from experience that delivering a complex project without surprises doesn’t mean there won’t be challenges, but our creative approach to planning and controls can head off most problems.
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