PHOENIX — Arizona State University has opened a $185 million state-of-the-art science and expertise building at its Polytechnic campus in Mesa.
The 173,194-square-foot building, often known as Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (ISTB) Building 12, is the headquarters for ASU’s School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, which is a part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. It can be a part of a $250 million funding within the college’s Polytechnic Innovation Zone.
“ISTB 12 provides ASU with advanced lab space for additive manufacturing, robotics and semiconductor research, while being purpose-built to adapt for future technologies,” ASU Vice President for Facilities Development and Management Tim Smith mentioned in a press launch Monday. “This flexibility ensures ASU continues to drive innovation and support the East Valley’s growth as a center for advanced industry and opportunity.”
ASU plans to carry greater than 100 lessons in ISTB 12 in Mesa
Construction of the power started in October 2023 and was accomplished in July. It was designed by worldwide design agency SmithGroup and constructed by St. Louis-based development firm McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Over its three flooring, ISTB 12 incorporates:
- 128,821 sq. toes that can be utilized for workplace, assembly, tutorial, analysis or collaboration areas.
- Labs which might be specialised for additive manufacturing, robotics, cyber manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing and different manufacturing methods.
- Four school rooms particularly for the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks.
- Three tutorial labs.
- A multipurpose classroom that holds 200 folks.
The facility opened for college kids initially of the autumn 2025 semester. Currently, greater than 20 lessons are being held within the facility with plans to extend that quantity to greater than 50 in the course of the spring 2026 semester and greater than 100 every semester after that.
The college mentioned that greater than 10,000 college students are anticipated to make use of ISTB 12’s school rooms, labs and assembly areas annually.
ASU added that the building was designed to be environmentally pleasant, because it includes a building-wide chilled beam system, superior controls and solar-ready infrastructure.
“ISTB 12 has been designed as a flexible, future-ready research environment that reflects ASU’s commitment to innovation and sustainability,” SmithGroup Design Director Mark Kranz mentioned.
