National Institutes of Health: Porter Neuroscience Research Center Phase II
World class biomedical neuroscience research facility.
The Porter Neuroscience Research Center co-locates researchers from nine NIH Institutes in an innovative setting, launching an initiative to increase the pace of discovery in all areas of neuroscience in a sustained effort to understand the human brain. AEI focused the planning, design, and implementation of engineered systems on optimizing flexibility, reliability, and energy efficiency. The project received LEED Gold and Three Green Globe certifications.
The design of the Center employs flexible laboratory architecture that evolves with scientific advances over time, facilitating collaboration and communication among researchers and staff, and accommodating research approaches from life science models to cell culture to computer science. AEI’s flexible system approach combines interstitial utility distribution and alignment with laboratory and life science planning modules.
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The building is provided with redundant, interconnected primary utility services (steam, chilled water, electric power, and water) from the central campus distribution systems. Multiple manifolded air handling systems and network transformers provide reliable HVAC and power supply to the building.
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