Austin College

The new 103,000-SF Idea Center at Austin College in Sherman, TX, was completed in 2013. Designed for interactive learning and interdisciplinary studies, the science building houses 16 classrooms, 32 advanced laboratory classrooms, 40 faculty offices, a 108-seat auditorium and an observatory. The center supports the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, and Physics. It is certified LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council.