Slideshow: Energy Advancement and Innovation Center

February 8, 2023
An up close shot of a worker installing polycarbonate paneling on the exterior of the building.
An exterior view of the southeast side of the EAIC.
An up close shot of a worker installing polycarbonate paneling on the exterior of the building.
A view of the VRF Technology systems on the ground floor.
An up close shot of a worker spraying insulation wearing protective gear.
A large open space on the second floor with large windows. The Inpatient Hospital can be seen out the window in the distance.
A view of a large open area with floor to ceiling windows on the right side and framing in the middle of the room.
A large open space on the third floor. The far wall has large windows in the middle and polycarbonate paneling on the left and right side.
A view from the roof. Part of the white rooftop and steel beams can be seen on top with a view of the inpatient hospital in the distance.

Construction on a space for industry experts to collaborate on the next generation of smart energy systems, renewable energy and green mobility solutions is nearly 60% complete. The Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (EAIC) is on track for a building turnover in October 2023. The 66,000 square-foot building prioritizes passive and active strategies to reduce energy usage including the installation of a direct current (DC) microgrid and future plans to install photovoltaics/solar panels on the roof.

Construction progress includes:

  • Installing drywall
  • Installing Mitsubishi Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology
  • Spraying on insulation
  • Installing electrical conduits throughout building
  • Wrapping up polycarbonate panel exterior

The building is co-located next to the Interdisciplinary Research Facility at Carmenton, Ohio State’s innovation district.

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