The Ohio State University's Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC) received a 2025 International Architecture Award, recognizing its innovative fusion of research, education and architectural excellence.
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Located at the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory, the CEARC serves as a dynamic hub for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), advancing interdisciplinary research in horticulture, crop science, plant pathology, engineering, nutrition and more. Through its design, the CEARC supports not only cutting-edge experimentation, but also hands-on outreach, teaching and community engagement.