"The BNIM architects did an amazing job of designing a state-of-the-art addition that recognizes who we are and how we go about our work of educating students and creating new knowledge.  For example, the addition is filled with windows and sky-lights for daylighting, has ample space for spontaneous collaborative learning with tables, chairs, and technology distributed through-out.  The architects worked closely with our faculty and staff to learn what we need to achieve even more; as a result we now have a beautiful fluids lab that includes a wind tunnel, a tow tank, state-of-the-art visualization capabilities, and more.  The addition also has modern classrooms which seamlessly support active learning, collaborative learning, or traditional lectures.  We have a design studio that encourages our students to explore and develop their creative skills.  There are numerous new state-of-the-art research labs to support our thriving research enterprise. In short, this new addition makes us better – it enhances everything that we do."
-Alec Scranton, Dean, College of Engineering
 
"The ample daylighting in the building and the attractive views of the landscaping have created a space where people want to spend their time. A series of bioswales that were installed along the hillside adjacent to the building provide both beautiful vegetation and functionality since they serve to naturally cleanse the watershed from the building and the nearby street."
-Alec Scranton, Dean, College of Engineering