School of Nursing and Student Community Center

6901, Bertner Avenue, Houston, TX, United States

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School of Nursing and Student Community Center

6901, Bertner Avenue, Houston, TX, United States

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Type

Educational › University
Industrial › Research Facility

YEAR

2004

SIZE

100,000 sqft - 300,000 sqft

The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston is one of Houston’s premier teaching institutions for health related professions. As such, it recognized its responsibility to take the lead in the creation of an environment that speaks to living health-centered lives. This facility was designed with a focus on creating a benchmark for pedagogy. Goals of increased air quality, increased natural daylighting, reduction of polluting emissions and run-off, and increased user satisfaction and productivity were achieved using the LEED rating system as a platform. The building includes approximately 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art classrooms, a 200-seat auditorium, cafe and dining room, bookstore, student lounge, student government offices, research laboratory and faculty offices. (with Lake|Flato)