The UAF Engineering Building is a national ASHRAE award-winning facility positioned between the existing Duckering and Bunnell buildings. It houses classrooms, student and research labs, industrial machine and woodworking shops, a large high-bay construction testing area, and administrative offices to support UAF’s engineering programs. Designed specifically for Alaska’s arctic climate, the building features a high-performance envelope to maximize energy efficiency. Strategically placed windows, skylights, and glass walls, combined with advanced lighting and control systems, create a dynamic and vibrant atmosphere—especially vital in a region where natural sunlight is scarce for much of the school year.

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Project Details

• Owner

  University of Alaska Fairbanks

• Architect

  ECI Architecture

• Location

  Fairbanks, AK

• Square Footage

  116,900 SF

• Construction Cost

  $108,000,000

• Awards

  • ASHRAE National Technology Award / Category II