construction
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April 3, 2024
Timber construction begins at College of Pharmacy project
Mass-timber structures are being erected as part of the new College of Pharmacy building project, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and emphasize a shared culture of sustainability.
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March 19, 2024
Unlocking origami’s power to produce load-bearing structures
For the first time, load-bearing structures like bridges and shelters can be made with origami modules — versatile components that can fold compactly and adapt into different shapes — U-M engineers have demonstrated.
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March 11, 2024
Campus briefs
Short news items from around the University of Michigan.
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October 4, 2023
President’s house gets accessibility, infrastructure upgrades
The President’s Residence will reopen this month after undergoing renovations that blended historic preservation with contemporary updates while improving the home’s accessibility.
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March 23, 2023
Regents approve plans for UM-Flint collaborative tech facility
The Board of Regents has approved design and construction plans for an academic teaching facility at UM-Flint that will focus on technology, flexibility and collaboration.
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March 23, 2023
Recreational Sports fields to be added on North Campus
Two new artificial-turf sports fields will be constructed on North Campus, to serve as a space for student health and well-being, replacing facilities displaced by the new Central Campus housing project.
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March 6, 2023
Dentistry addition rated LEED Silver for sustainability
A courtyard addition to the Dental Building and W.K. Kellogg Foundation Institute recently earned LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council in recognition of sustainability efforts.
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October 20, 2022
Regents approve updated College of Pharmacy building plan
U-M is moving forward with plans to construct a new 142,000-square-foot teaching and research facility for the College of Pharmacy at the corner of Glen Avenue and East Huron Street.
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August 29, 2022
Major campus projects under construction in 2022-23
As the university continues to move out of its pandemic-imposed restrictions, construction on major projects is picking up around campus. Here’s a look at major projects underway.
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April 29, 2022
North Campus, Flint buildings earn sustainability ratings
Three U-M buildings — two on North Campus and one at UM-Flint — recently earned LEED certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council in recognition of sustainability efforts.