Harvey Mudd College, Scott A. McGregor Computer Science Center

[{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"A modern jewel on Harvey Mudd College\u2019s Edward Durrell Stone-designed\ncampus, the Scott A. McGregor Computer Science Center and its makerspace are a\nvibrant nexus for project-based learning. It\u2019s the first-ever home for the\nschool\u2019s rapidly expanding computer science program, which was previously\nscattered across campus. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Harvey Mudd College, one of the seven Claremont Colleges in the\nfoothills of Southern California\u2019s San Gabriel Mountains, first opened its\ndoors in 1957 as a STEM-focused college that emphasizes the humanities, social\nsciences, and the arts to broaden its students\u2019 impact on society. The new LEED\nGold-certified center is the campus\u2019 second new academic building in 25 years,\nand it greatly enhances the college\u2019s mission and serves as a new front door\nfor the campus. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The building\u2019s design reflects the natural formation of a canyon,\nwith a pedestrian gateway that draws students and visitors from the street to\nthe campus\u2019 main spine, while the building\u2019s transparency offers glimpses of\nactivity inside. Like a time-weathered canyon, the building twists and shifts\nat each of its levels to scale down the presence of a massive building. The\nwarm aluminum panels that comprise its dynamic facade reflect the sun\ndifferently throughout the day, creating a metaphor for the educational growth\nand transformation taking place inside. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022Simple things like the envelope truly have a significant\nimpact and provide a different overall view. From an innovation standpoint, I\nreally appreciate the work they put into it. They also really did a good job maintaining\nnet-zero parameters.\u0022 - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The program, which serves the computer science department, includes\nlabs, clinics, research and collaboration spaces, and departmental offices.\nFlexible spaces were a key component as the classes range from entry-level\ncourses with between 60 and 100 students to upper-level classes of less than\n40. A primary solution is three adjacent computer labs that can function as a\nsingular space through an operable partition and glass walls with doors. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Additionally, the department\u2019s adjacency to the makerspace fosters a\nrange of interdisciplinary educational opportunities, which support faculty and\nstudent aspirations and highlight their talents. The makerspace was envisioned\nby the team and college leaders as one large, approachable space with a zoned\nlayout that welcomes first-time visitors and experienced makers equally. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project\u2019s $29 million budget was quite modest for a higher\neducation STEM facility in the region, but collaboration ensured the\nhigh-performing center achieved design excellence, net zero energy, and status\nas a new portal into the campus\u2019 basement level where the machine shops\nawait. "]]]]},"title":"Project Highlights"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6077668-framework-for-design-excellence","target","_new"]],["strong"],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The "],[0,[0],1,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"],[0,[],0," represents the defining principles of good design in the 21st century. Comprised of 10 principles and accompanied by searching questions, the Framework seeks to inform progress toward a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment. 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