School of Social Work Building Project

The new six-story School of Social Work building composed of offices, classrooms, and communal gathering spaces will bring the School of Social Work, currently housed in six different locations, under one roof. The building will be located at the intersection of North Greene and West Lexington streets, an ideal location on UMB’s campus to enhance the school’s mission of innovation in community service and provide a prominent and welcoming new campus entry point.

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Overview/Scope of Project

This project is for the design and construction of a new School of Social Work building on the north side of UMB’s campus. The intent of this project is to provide additional and updated space to address existing and future space needs, as well as to enhance functionality and accommodate new teaching modalities. Some of the building’s features and priorities include:

  • Consolidation of the School of Social Work from six buildings into one new facility
  • Assembly and event space for education and community outreach
  • Elevated outdoor space for events and collaboration
  • Equity and accessibility to serve the needs of the school’s unique student body and community and provide a warm and welcoming space to drive community impact
  • Minimizing the building’s environmental impacts through biophilic design and renewable energy

Building Features

127,000 gross square feet

10 classrooms, 2 media labs, 6 simulation rooms, 13 conference rooms, 16 small meeting rooms, 27 huddle rooms, and an indoor assembly space

Sustainability Features

High performance building envelope, geothermal exchange wells, electric heat pumps, solar PV, natural stormwater retention areas, usable outdoor roof garden

Other Amenities

Indoor bike parking and shower facility, sacred/prayer space, foot washing station

These building features came out of the various engagement sessions and opportunities that took place throughout the design process.

Project Team Members

  • UMB Project Manager – Mike Dougherty
  • Construction Manager – Whiting-Turner (Baltimore)
  • Architectural/Engineering Firm – Ballinger (Philadelphia)