• Photo courtesy of Rick Keating Photography

  • Photo courtesy of Rick Keating Photography

  • Photo courtesy of Rick Keating Photography

  • Photo courtesy of Rick Keating Photography

  • Photo courtesy of Rick Keating Photography

  • Photo courtesy of Rick Keating Photography

Global Animal Health Phase II, Washington State University

Pullman, WA

Business Type

New laboratory building

Size

63,000 square feet

Serving Eastern Washington students, this is a state-of-the art animal health facility at Washington State University in Pullman. Providing advanced and post-doctoral training in infectious disease, antimicrobial resistance, rabies control and prevention, and immunology, scientists here are recognized worldwide for their advancements.

Architect

Perkins + Will

Owner

Washington State University

Sustainability

Certifications

  • LEED Silver

Progress Report

  • EUI (Energy Use Index) of 153 kBtu/ft/yr
  • 42% reduction in energy relative to the LEED baseline
  • 30% water savings relative to the LEED baseline
  • 60% reduction in heating energy relative to the LEED baseline

Special features

  • The procedure space is fully waterproof to allow for full spray down cleaning.
  • Using microphones and several high-resolution cameras, the procedure room broadcasts to a remote classroom via wireless tablets.
  • The building also featured top of the line AV systems to allow for first-in-class research and training.

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