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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Renovations to Building E25

SIZE OWNER
134,755 square feet Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
CONTRACT TYPE
Construction Manager-at-Risk ARCHITECT
Imai Keller Moore Architects

PROJECT DETAILS
Th is is the fi rst new out of the ground non-science pure academic building • Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset
built on campus in the last 15 years. Th e four story Integrative Learning Management & Maintenance (DCAMM)
funded project.
Center consists of a mix of department faculty offi ce space, teaching labs,
long distance learning classrooms, a fully operational Broadcast Studio, • OSHA Partnership with the U.S. Labor
Black Box Journalism Studio and classrooms. Th ere are specialized rooms Department to emphasize employee training
and an ongoing commitment to partner with
for, fi lm editing rooms, fi lm screening classrooms, computer rooms and
all subcontractors to identify and eliminate any
speech perception and auditory phonetics labs. Th e classroom space
hazards before they become an issue.
consists of 17 high technology classrooms and lecture halls with a total
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) was
capacity of over 2,000 seats. Th e AV systems are state of the art which
utilized for clash detection, constructability
is showcased in every teaching lab, classroom space and lecture halls
review as well as MEP and Architectural
fi lm screening rooms etc. Th e project also included a signifi cant utility coordination. It was also utilized for 4D
corridor component that created a bypass loop for steam, chilled water, construction sequencing/scheduling analysis.
electric and telecommunication. Th e project also included the removal
• A high standard of sustainability includes
and replacement of the dike and spillway for the Campus Pond. Working natural lighting, automatic lighting controls,
the requirements of the Corp of Engineers and the local conservation energy effi cient HVAC system including heat-
commission was accomplished seamlessly resulting in an on time and recovery system and low fl ow plumbing fi xtures.
Pursuing LEED Gold certifi cation.
under budget project.
• Extensive site coordination due to the project’s
location in the heart of the UMass Amherst
campus adjacent to the Campus Center, Student
Union, the Campus Pond and the Hasbrouk
Research Laboratory.