Sustainability Energy and Environment Complex

The Challenge

In order to continue its important work as a catalyst for learning, research, collaboration and creativity, the center faced the critical need to integrate its two buildings—one existing and one new. The two facilities had to be upgraded with state-of-the-art technologies that “talked to” each other.

The renovation and retrofit of one of the oldest buildings on campus into a laboratory facility with the capability to support advanced, large research projects was particularly challenging. In addition, varying move-in schedules from different users had to be accommodated. It was mission-critical to have a structured cabling design and install that could accommodate multiple IT concerns and ensure that each lab, training room, and program-related space could deploy the systems and services necessary for students, faculty, visitors, and researchers.

Collaborative Approach

Aptitude began by coordinating collaborative workshops with key stakeholders—university administrators, architects, department and program heads, and technology vendors to determine project goals, requirements, and challenges. The Aptitude team came up with several innovative solutions for the retrofitting of the existing building, layering them into the infrastructure seamlessly.