Building Features

Facts and Figures

$120 million project
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 Attributes

High performance building envelope (learn more)
Geothermal exchange wells (learn more)
Electric heat pumps (learn more)
Solar photovoltaic installation (learn more)
Natural stormwater retention areas
Usable outdoor roof garden

Building Firsts

First building in downtown Baltimore and the University System of Maryland projected to be operational net-zero 
First building statewide and within the University System of Maryland to place geo-exchange wells below the building
First building in downtown Baltimore to use geo-exchange

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.

 

rendering of outdoor gathering space at new SSW Building