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.

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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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