UW-Madison's Mosse Humanities Building has long been criticized by students and faculty for its brutalist style, but officials say the building suffers from several serious problems beyond its appearance. Gov. Tony Evers' budget proposal includes money for a new building that is part of a long-term plan to replace the Humanities building.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers wants to spend about $2.4 billion over the next two years on state building projects, with about $1 billion of the proposed money going to the University of Wisconsin System.
Music Hall on the UW-Madison campus would get a facelift under Gov. Tony Evers' budget proposal. The project calls for replacing the roofing system, repairing the interior damaged by water intrusion and replacing air handling units.
A new chemistry building takes shape on the UW-Madison campus. State officials are beginning a review of commercial building codes, which the governor's climate change task force identified as key to reducing carbon emissions.
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Contractors assemble heat exchangers in UW-Madison's new chemistry building. The system reduces the energy needed to heat and cool fresh air as it's brought into the building.
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Floor-to-ceiling windows bring natural light into UW-Madison's new chemistry building.
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Massive air handlers will keep the air fresh in UW-Madison's new chemistry building. Heat exchangers capture energy from exhaust air as it is vented through the roof.
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Metal screens embedded in the windows of a new UW-Madison chemistry building allow for natural light while reducing glare and heat gain. Design elements like this reduce the amount of energy needed to light and cool buildings.
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Gerald David, project superintendent for Miron Construction, surveys pipes bringing steam and chilled water into the basement of UW-Madison's new chemistry building.
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Rooftop stacks vent exhaust air from UW-Madison's new chemistry building. Gerald David is overseeing the $133 million project for Miron Construction.
UW-Madison's Mosse Humanities Building has long been criticized by students and faculty for its brutalist style, but officials say the building suffers from several serious problems beyond its appearance. Gov. Tony Evers' budget proposal includes money for a new building that is part of a long-term plan to replace the Humanities building.
Music Hall on the UW-Madison campus would get a facelift under Gov. Tony Evers' budget proposal. The project calls for replacing the roofing system, repairing the interior damaged by water intrusion and replacing air handling units.
