The project will aim to reduce dedicated space usage while providing flexible educational space and maintaining a focus on sustainability. The building must meet budgetary constraints while balancing innovation and practical consideration to construction type for an occupancy date of 06/08/2027. The University intends to construct a technology-first building by partnering with a company such as Cisco Systems and its ecosystem partners to incorporate smart building technologies, and develop technologically enhanced, data driven solutions for the building. It is the expectation of the University that the awarded architect will collaborate with the Rowan Design team, including Cisco Systems and Siemens Industry Inc. or a similar company, to make this project a success. This building will position the University to begin setting a standard for how the University integrates technology and innovation across the entire campus, and the proposed design should be replicable to scale across future buildings.
