The Yale Science Building brings a state-of-the-art research and teaching facility to the heart of Science Hill, replacing the former J.W. Gibbs Laboratory. The seven-level structure integrates advanced laboratories, academic spaces, and shared environments to promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
Program highlights include a rooftop greenhouse, aquatics and BSL-3 insect labs, a quantitative biology center, high-resolution imaging suites, innovative physics labs, and a 500-seat lecture hall. Research efforts span plant evolution, disease vectors, and atomic-scale physics, unified under a vision for cross-disciplinary discovery.
A design-assist phase enabled early collaboration with trade partners to strengthen constructability and project coordination. The team navigated multiple design iterations, impact studies, and complex site conditions to realize an ambitious program on an accelerated schedule.
Designed to achieve LEED Gold certification, the building reflects the university’s commitment to sustainability and leadership in scientific innovation.
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Higher Education/Research – Merit Award
