Rudolph & Sletten, Inc.

Owner:

California Institute of Technology

Architect:

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

Scope Of Work

 Warren  Katharine Schlinger Laboratory for Chemistry  Chemical  brings together diverse research groups who will continue Caltech’s tradition  pioneering investigations in chemistry  chemical .  62,300-square-foot, four-story Schlinger Laboratory blends adaptable design  sustainable  elements for a contemporary laboratory.

 Schlinger Laboratory for Chemistry  Chemical  features a “,” eco-conscious design, furthering Caltech’s campus-wide sustainable commitment. The  is seeking  Gold certification from       Design ()   Rating System, which requires  to meet stringent   water efficiency standards.  Schlinger Laboratory houses -conscious equipment  lighting, for a 28% reduction in  usage  an impressive 30% reduction  water usage.   utilizes locally derived  recycled  materials, such as  circa 1900 slate boards recycled as  main writing surfaces in  conference rooms. Natural lighting in  new laboratory was essential for  chemists. Expansive, floor-to-ceiling windows illuminates 90%   labs  conference rooms while providing engaging, panoramic views.

Designed with flexible lab space, research  can be adapted or reconfigured for specific uses. Each   highly specialized research  was custom designed to meet  distinct specifications   resident professors.  laboratory also offers an abundance of ventilated chemical fume hoods, providing a high ratio of workstations per student or researcher.

  features:

6 faculty offices within 2 faculty suites

Office space for over 100 postdoctoral  graduate students

A 50-person undergraduate teaching classroom/faculty conference room

Multiple interactive lounge 

A central recycling room

Individual  climate   auto-sensor lighting

A dual-glazed curtain wall system for window shading  reduced heat gain

70 German-engineered Waldner fume hoods (total capacity 110)

 laboratory houses research groups  synthetic chemistry  chemical , enabling new research in catalysis, materials,   atmosphere. Chemists  chemical engineers will be brought together under one roof for exciting new discoveries  innovations.

Research within this new state---art  will include:

Designing new catalysts  new routes to  preparation  pharmaceuticals.

Designing new catalysts that may be critical in solar  conversion.

Researching atmospheric chemistry, focusing on aerosol processes     air pollution.

Characterizing new polymers with broad applications in everything from liquid- crystal displays to intraocular lenses.

 laboratory will also house  Center for Catalysis  Chemical Synthesis, led by Nobel laureate Robert Grubbs, the Victor  Elizabeth Atkins Professor of Chemistry.