Special Features
Research and instruction
• Vibration-free scanning tunneling microscope facility
• Class 100 and Class 1000 clean rooms, where the concentration of airborne particles is controlled to specified limits
• Variable air volume capabilities to control air pressure in each lab
• Groundwater monitoring wells for student instruction and region-wide projects
• Home to 7 research centers and institutes, sparking collaborative discovery and innovation
Environmental
• Advanced water recovery system to recapture and reuse grey water
• Heat recovery wheel or energy recovery heat exchanger positioned to recover and reuse the heat energy within SERC’s air handling systems
• Daylight harvesting via light shelves, hallways that span the structure, and interior glass walls to reduce electrical lighting costs
• Automated interior shades and exterior sunshades to reduce heat and reduce air conditioning costs
• SERC is LEED Gold registered
Architectural
• 398-seat lecture hall, the largest in the college and one of the largest at the Temple University
• Two-story lobby for college and university events, symposia/conferences and student gatherings
• Open, collaborative spaces for faculty and students on most floors to support interaction and creativity