Greenhouses Renovation and Additions
Overview of Scope:
Two-thirds of the greenhouses were built between 1955 and 1978 and lack the modern controlled environments necessary to perform year-round research in specialized conditions. Improved facilities are critical to recruiting and retaining top faculty and will expand research and funding opportunities for researchers now restricted to laboratory settings, accelerating the translation of new discoveries.
This project is anticipated to upgrade the Plant Sciences Greenhouse Range through a combination of renovations and additions that include state-of-the-art environmental controls and LED lighting configured to respond to varying external climate conditions. The upgraded greenhouses will have the ability to conduct controlled, replicated experiments regardless of the season and under a variety of growth, environmental and stress conditions.
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Phase
- Construction
Schedule
- Construction started May 2024 and is phased to minimize impact to greenhouse research space
- June 2025: Construction of the new headhouse, two new greenhouses, and renovations of two existing greenhouses are completed
- Spring 2026: Demolition of the existing headhouse and construction of two additional new greenhouses
- Fall 2026: Construction of final new greenhouse
- Substantial completion: expected November 2026
Budget
- $35M
Capital project number
- CP22034
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