Founders Hall, Foster School of Business

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As a new social hub, the\nbuilding is a bustling testament to the university\u2019s commitment to address\nclimate change and social justice. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cIt\u2019s fantastic that mass timber is being introduced as a construction method for academic projects. This project is also shaped by careful consideration of the history and legacy of Indigenous people in the Seattle area.\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Joining two additional buildings that serve the business school,\nFounders Hall creates a vital intersection of three discrete volumes that host\ncollaboration spaces, program offices, classrooms, and gathering spaces linked\nby a five-story steel and wood stair that weaves through the mass timber\nstructure. Its organization, which places administrative offices next to\nstudent spaces on every level, encourages spontaneous interactions among\nadministrators, staff, students, and visitors."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In addition to being the first mass timber structure on campus,\nFounders Hall is also the first to embrace the university\u2019s elevated green\nbuilding standards\u2014it reduces carbon emissions by more than 90% and embodied\ncarbon by nearly 60%. Through its design, the building capitalizes on the\nregion\u2019s temperate climate to integrate natural and mechanical ventilation to\nprovide a comfortable environment for occupants with minimal need for\nconditioned air. The use of cross-laminated timber decking reflects the\nuniversity\u2019s deep connection to the Northwest\u2019s enduring wood products\nindustry. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Throughout the process, the team ensured that numerous existing\nDouglas fir and sequoia trees on the site were not only preserved but were a\npart of the building\u2019s architectural expression. Its facade is paired with\nsensitively placed glazing to reveal the timber inside and provide views of the\nsurrounding trees. On higher floors, students, faculty, and staff are immersed\nin the site\u2019s forest character. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In connecting to the history of the university and the forest\nindustry, the building provides meaningful insight into Washington\u2019s culture\nand heritage, shaping a holistic experience for the campus community. Founders\nHall is not merely a place for learning, but a larger symbol of the school\u2019s\naspirations to leave a lasting, positive impact on students and the world. 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