An interdisciplinary educational building with training labs and simulators

An iconic new building on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s historic, rural campus, the Engineering & Aviation Science Complex houses cutting-edge programs in engineering, aviation science, computer science, mathematics, and telecommunications. The 166,000-square-foot building has a nano-technology lab with a clean room, four aviation simulators, a television broadcast studio, a student radio station, office suites, and a student commons and dining area.

Innovative mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering was critical to the building’s LEED^®-Gold status. Highlights include:

• 220 geothermal wells to provide heating and cooling
• Lighting control system to monitor occupancy and natural lighting
• HVAC system economizer controls to increase outside air and reduce pump and fan requirements
• Skylights with automatic electronic shading
• Elevators that produce regenerative energy when braking
• Water-efficient plumbing fixtures
• Low-mercury lamps