Reber Mechanical Engineering Knowledge Lab

This project provided the Department of Mechanical Engineering a much-needed and innovative Makerspace for Penn State students. Convenient project storage is provided via oversized lockers and is adjacent to the 3D Commons where students can create and print three-dimensional projects using the latest modeling and printing technologies.

The ‘Toolbox’ provides secure storage for specialized tools and acoustic separation from an Instructional Lab space that houses experiment stations and flexible collaborative workbench-type furniture for group instruction and hands-on active learning projects.

Additional amenities include virtual reality carols, an Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle (UAV) testing area suitable for remote control vehicles and drones, along with a robotics lab, new accessible facilities and interior finish and branding upgrades.

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Details

Architecture Firm: WTW Architects

Project Team: Larry Payne, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C; Jeff Krill, AIA, LEED AP

Client: The Pennsylvania State University - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Contractor: JC Orr, Inc., Joseph Orr - Contractor;

Engineers: Stahl Sheaffer Engineering, Mary Haynes - Structural Engineer; Barton Associates, Roger Thies - MEP/FP Engineer

Photographer: Halkin Mason Photography

Consultants: Mayger Construction Services, Stephanie Mayger - Cost Estimator