At a Glance
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107K
Square Feet
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23%
Energy Use Reduction
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$18.5K
Cost Savings
- Location
- University Park, Pennsylvania
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Client
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Penn State University
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Architect
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EYP Architecture and Engineering, P.C. (EYP)
- Location
- University Park, Pennsylvania
- Offices
- Client
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- Penn State University
- Architect
- EYP Architecture and Engineering, P.C. (EYP)
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The renovation of the Steidle Building reimagines a historic Charles Klauder design within a National Register Historic District, creating a sustainable, state-of-the-art teaching and research environment that supports a new era of excellence for Penn State’s Materials Science and Engineering program. By removing a 1939 renovation, seamlessly integrating a new infill, and revitalizing the original footprint, the redesign transforms the building into a catalyst for science and discovery—enhancing its functionality and connection to the research within.
The expanded facility organizes research into flexible, thematic clusters, accelerating breakthroughs in synthetic compounds and new materials. These research clusters are designed to advance work in metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, batteries, medical materials, and additive manufacturing.
A vertically stacked, light-filled lab block brings research teams together, while floor-to-ceiling glass panels provide visibility into pioneering discoveries. The modernization preserves the historic exterior while updating building systems, enhancing accessibility and life safety, and providing infrastructure for current and future materials science research.
Designed for sustainability and performance, the building reduces energy use while optimizing research processes. By blending state-of-the-art labs with modernized historic spaces, Steidle is now a premier destination for materials research, empowering Penn State’s scientists to shape the future.
With 42% annual energy savings over the ASHRAE 90.1-2007 baseline, this renovation is as sustainable as it is forward-thinking—preserving Penn State’s history while propelling materials science research into the future.
" }At a Glance
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107K
Square Feet
-
23%
Energy Use Reduction
-
$18.5K
Cost Savings
- Location
- University Park, Pennsylvania
- Offices
-
-
Client
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Penn State University
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-
Architect
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EYP Architecture and Engineering, P.C. (EYP)
- Location
- University Park, Pennsylvania
- Offices
- Client
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- Penn State University
- Architect
- EYP Architecture and Engineering, P.C. (EYP)