This 105,000-square-foot addition expands instructional capacity for chemistry and biology while reserving 24,000 square feet of shell space for future research. Teaching labs were designed for flexibility, safety, and student engagement, supporting both individual and collaborative learning.

Client
University of Houston System
Construction Delivery
Design-Build
PGAL Scope
Full Architectural Services, Interior Design, Site Design + Utilities
Completion Date
2012
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Each lab accommodates 24 students in groups of eight across three bench stations, with clear sightlines to demonstration benches, whiteboards, and projection screens. Configurations allow for lectures, pre-lab instruction, hands-on experimentation, and team-based work.

Chemistry labs include fume hoods, instrumentation benches, and secure storage, while biology labs feature sit-down bench heights to support microscope use. Dedicated service zones adjacent to each lab streamline class transitions and improve operational efficiency.

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