Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building
Common
Name: "Dow"
Building Number: 8
Computer Labs
- Biology––PCs, Macs, and SUNS, 7th floor
- Civil and Environmental Engineering––PCs and SUNS
- Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences––Sun, PCs, and Mac
Miscellaneous
- Biology Learning Center––Room 744
- Exterior Solar Space (pictured left)––by setting the building back, designers created a courtyard to screen northern winds, making it 10 degrees warmer in all seasons
- Natural Lighting and Ventilation––all offices are located on the perimeter
- Rooftop Greenhouse––for biology research
- South Lobby––large passive solar space, great for hanging out between classes
Cool Facts
The Robbins Atrium, three stories high on the north side of the building, is another great place to hang out, read, or just admire the view of the Portage Waterway and the hills across the way.
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