Meticulous coordination between multiple contractors was central to completing the $79.6-million University of Texas at Dallas Sciences Building.

Features of this 187,200-sq-ft structure include a scrim exterior facade that required installation of hundreds of horizontal steel supports and a steel-tube framework. Linbeck Group worked closely with masonry, waterproofing, steel and scrim contractors to ensure the facade’s proper and timely installation.

The building showcases a dynamic image wall, a fully programmable, indoor display consisting of thousands of small perforations that move in unison to create a visual light display. This wall incorporates a large metal panel that replicates the building’s scrim facade. Constructing the image wall required extensive coordination between Linbeck and the electrician, drywall installer and scrim installer. 

The building received LEED Gold certification for its energy conservation efforts and use of sustainable elements, including energy-efficient SageGlass. Late in the project, the team accepted the use of more expensive tintable, electrochromic glass to better conserve energy. Through savings Linbeck found early on, the contractor helped keep construction on track and ultimately saved $5 million that the owner could put toward a chiller and cooling tower.

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