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12-13-13

The Earle M. Jorgensen Laboratory has won the Science and Technology Award from the Southern California Development Forum (SCDF). The building was rededicated in October of 2012 and stands as a symbol of Caltech's lasting commitment to sustainability research. From the early renderings of Fall 2010, Jorgensen was depicted as an innovative space -with communal areas to support collaboration, ample meeting spaces, and state of the art laboratories.

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01-31-13

Earle M. Jorgensen Laboratory has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification, the highest honor of the U.S. Green Building Council. The building earned the honor for its conservation features, which include a "green" roof, natural ventilation systems, use of on-campus solar photovoltaic power, and low-flow water fixtures, among other environmentally conscious details. [Caltech Feature] [Learn More]

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10-22-12

Caltech clean-energy research is accelerating thanks to the renovation of the Earle M. Jorgensen Laboratory. Transformed into a cutting-edge facility for energy science, the lab unites two powerhouse programs: the Resnick Sustainability Institute and the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (JCAP). "Our researchers are working with Caltech's chemists and chemical engineers to challenge the status quo and translate scientific discovery into clean-energy innovations that will directly benefit society for generations to come," says Chair Ares Rosakis. [Caltech Release]

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09-11-12

The Pasadena-Foothill Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIAPF) has given an Honor Award to the renovation of the Earle M. Jorgensen Laboratory into the Resnick Institute and the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis. The AIAPF Awards Program celebrates design excellence and innovation. [Learn More]

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