• Knight Cancer Research Building at OHSU

  • Knight Cancer Research Building at OHSU

  • Knight Cancer Research Building at OHSU

Knight Cancer Research Building, OHSU

Portland, OR

Business Type

Research laboratory

Size

300,000 square feet

Architect

SRG Partnership

Owner

Oregon Health & Sciences University

Mechanical and Electrical Contractors

JH Kelly, TCM Corp, Cherry City Electric

Sustainability

Certifications

  • Pursuing Architecture 2030
  • LEED Platinum

Progress Report

35% energy efficiency
EUI of 95.4 kBTU/sf/yr
LEED Platinum

Special features

  • A cascading air system saves energy by reusing conditioned air from office spaces in the lab as makeup air for the required exhaust
  • Variable speed lab exhaust fans respond to exterior wind conditions and reduce energy use
  • Heat recovery chiller and air-side heat recovery
  • LED lighting technology

Media Coverage

ASHRAE Journal - Innovations Help Lab Achieve Low Energy Use

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The Registry - Portland’s Knight Cancer Institute Project Champions “Team Science” Approach to Design

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Tradeline - OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Offers Team Science Approach to Early Detection Research

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Lab Manager - Collaboration-based Lab Design Furthers Cancer Research

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ENRNorthwest - Project Showcase

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Blog Coverage

PAE's Ned Greene published in ASHRAE Journal

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