Article source: The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Sited in a rolling meadow in Galway, Ireland, with uninterrupted views in four directions, the Biosciences Research Building (BRB) is the first phase of a new North Campus Science Precinct at the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG). The BRB provides high technology science research space dedicated to cancer research, regenerative medicine, chemical biology and BSL3 animal research, and is one of the most energy efficient research buildings in the world dedicated to such an intense scientific agenda. It was also constructed for an extremely low cost per SF ($413), as compared to similar facilities, which typically cost $600-800/SF. In fact, 89% of the building is used for research space.

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• Architects: Payette and Reddy Architecture + Urbanism
• Project: Biosciences Research Building (BRB)
• Location: University Road Galway, Ireland
• Photography: Payette
• Project Owner: National University of Ireland, Galway
• Submitting Architect: Payette
• Joint Venture or Associate Architect: Reddy Architecture and Urbanism
• Project Site: Previously Undeveloped Land
• Project Type: Education – College/University (campus-level)
• Project Site Context/Setting: Suburban
• Total project cost at time of completion, land excluded: $36,720,000.00
• Building or Project Gross Floor Area: 86,112 square feet
• Project Completion Date: October, 2013

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