NEW BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER
NEW BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER Montgomery College Germantown, Maryland CATEGORY Institutional Architecture PROJECT SYNOPSIS Planning and design of the New Bioscience Education Center (BEC) was undertaken to facilitate a world class biotechnology, biology and chemistry program to attract students, faculty, sponsors and corporate partners from around the world. Located north of the proposed Germantown Biotechnology Business Park, the BEC serves the needs of the thriving biotechnology industry in Montgomery County and further strengthens the State of Maryland’s position as a global leader in bioscience and technology education. KEY DESIGN ASPECTS
Many factors were considered when approaching the concept design for the BEC. At the forefront was the site, particularly its dramatic elevation changes, along with its relationship to existing campus buildings, as well as proposed construction and development, including the proposed Biotechnology Park and a new Student Resource Center (SRC). The completion of the BEC, situated to the southeast of the existing Science and Applied Studies Building (SASB) has created a new student quad that fosters connectivity between the SASB, BEC and future Student Resource Center. The BEC, with its atrium and projecting roof, creates a welcoming gesture from the parking to the new quad.
TECHNICAL ASPECTS
Recently, the focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education has grown significantly, specifically its correlation to students entering the workforce in the critical fields that drive the nation’s innovation and competitiveness. The BEC represents a significant investment in STEM education and workforce development in Montgomery County. The three-story building houses both general and specialty laboratory teaching and research space, including classrooms, recitation rooms, wet laboratories, science learning center, detached greenhouse complex, offices to support the biology, biotechnology and chemistry curricula, and Smart Instructor Work Stations.
SUSTAINABILITY
The Center has been designed to achieve LEED Gold certification and features numerous sustainable elements, intended to be used as teaching tools in and of themselves - including roof-mounted wind turbines, photovoltaic solar panel system, and green roof.
SOCIETAL BENEFITS
The BEC also houses a Conference Center which the school uses to bring students together with potential employers from the surrounding area. The Conference Center can house large events, as well as several smaller events and allows for breakout areas and catering. The design works to attract students and corporate partners and fosters the growing relationship between the two.
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”The Germantown Bioscience Education Center is a significant component in advancing the state and county’s economic development goals, to further the growth in the technology and life sciences industry. ” Maryland Senator Nancy J. King
NEW BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER
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“Our Bioscience Education Center will fortify our workforce from lab bench workers to the next generation of scientists. It will fuel our economy, drive new discoveries and open new vistas.” Dr. DeRionne P. Polllard, President Montgomery College
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NEW BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER
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GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND
NEW BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER
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“This Bioscience Education Center will bolster our region’s reputation as a hub for biotechnology and innovation. By offering a world-class environment to educate and retrain the bioscience workforce, the Center will help keep our community, and our nation, at the cutting edge of research and discovery. Institutions like Montgomery College are key to keeping our state and our nation competitive in the 21st century.” Congressman Chris Van Hollen Maryland - 8th District
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NEW BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER Montgomery College Germantown, Maryland
Many factors were considered when approaching the concept design for the BEC. At the forefront was the site, particularly its dramatic elevation changes, along with its relationship to existing campus buildings, as well as proposed construction and development, including the proposed Biotechnology Park and a new Student Resource Center (SRC). The completion of the BEC, situated to the southeast of the existing Science and Applied Studies Building (SASB) has created a new student quad that fosters connectivity between the SASB, BEC and future Student Resource Center. The BEC, with its atrium and projecting roof, creates a welcoming gesture from the parking to the new quad.
TECHNICAL ASPECTS
Recently, the focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education has grown significantly, specifically its correlation to students entering the workforce in the critical fields that drive the nation’s innovation and competitiveness. The BEC represents a significant investment in STEM education and workforce development in Montgomery County. The three-story building houses both general and specialty laboratory teaching and research space, including classrooms, recitation rooms, wet laboratories, science learning center, detached greenhouse complex, offices to support the biology, biotechnology and chemistry curricula, and Smart Instructor Work Stations.
SUSTAINABILITY
The Center has been designed to achieve LEED Gold certification and features numerous sustainable elements, intended to be used as teaching tools in and of themselves - including roof-mounted wind turbines, photovoltaic solar panel system, and green roof.
SOCIETAL BENEFITS
The BEC also houses a Conference Center which the school uses to bring students together with potential employers from the surrounding area. The Conference Center can house large events, as well as several smaller events and allows for breakout areas and catering. The design works to attract students and corporate partners and fosters the growing relationship between the two.
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Campus Plan
”The Germantown Bioscience Education Center is a significant component in advancing the state and county’s economic development goals, to further the growth in the technology and life sciences industry. ” Maryland Senator Nancy J. King
NEW BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER
GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND
East Elevation
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GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND
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NEW BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER
GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND
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LAB SUPPORT
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Multipurpose Room
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mechanical, electrical, elevators
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no tone; includes stairs
Organic Chemistry Equipment Room LABS LAB SUPPORT LABS LAB LAB SUPPORT LAB SUPPORT CLASSROOMS CLASSROOMS LABS CLASSROOMS SPACE COMMON COMMON SPACE LAB OFFICE OFFICESUPPORT CLASSROOMS OFFICE SUPPORT SUPPORT COMMON SUPPORT CONFERENCE/SPACE OFFICE COMMON SPACE SUPPORT
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Organic Chemistry Laboratory 0 20’
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NEW BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER
GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND
“Our Bioscience Education Center will fortify our workforce from lab bench workers to the next generation of scientists. It will fuel our economy, drive new discoveries and open new vistas.” Dr. DeRionne P. Polllard, President Montgomery College
Entrance Lobby
NEW BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER
Laboratory Wing
GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND
NEW BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER
GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND
“This Bioscience Education Center will bolster our region’s reputation as a hub for biotechnology and innovation. By offering a world-class environment to educate and retrain the bioscience workforce, the Center will help keep our community, and our nation, at the cutting edge of research and discovery. Institutions like Montgomery College are key to keeping our state and our nation competitive in the 21st century.” Congressman Chris Van Hollen Maryland - 8th District
East Elevation at Dusk
NEW BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER Montgomery College Germantown, Maryland
