Eaton Hall

Opportunities abound for graduates in the sciences to make an impact in society. Therefore, as part of its vision for engaging the culture, Seattle Pacific University sought new levels of academic excellence in the sciences.

Undergraduate research

Involvement in undergraduate research is the most important element in the future of undergraduate education nationwide. And SPU’s undergraduate research in the sciences will now rise to the next level in its science building. Acting as a catalyst for discovery throughout the SPU sciences, Philip W. and Sharon K. Eaton Hall offers SPU students the competitive edge that today’s scientific marketplace demands.

Unique features

Eaton Hall has supported biology, chemistry, and psychology programs since Autumn 2003.
The building is 63,237 square feet in size, with four floors.
Eight dedicated undergraduate research laboratories are in the building.
Specialized functional areas include a neurophysiology lab, imaging suite with electron microsopy, and a cell culture room.
Contains an integrated greenhouse and cold room.
Ten teaching laboratories, designed for specific classes.
Three instrument rooms are shared between classrooms.

Building facts

One of the first buildings in Seattle certified by the U.S. Green Building Council to achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (L.E.E.D.) Silver Status due to sustainable design and construction practices.
93 percent of the construction waste was recycled, including materials from the demolition of Tiffany and Green Halls.
More than 50 percent of the Tiffany Hall exterior brick are being used as pavers around the science building and Tiffany Loop area.
More than 14,000 cubic yards (i.e., 1,556 truckloads) of dirt were removed during excavation.
More than 5,000 cubic yards (i.e., 556 truckloads) of concrete went into the building.
More than 425 tons of steel reinforce the building’s concrete structure.
Contains more than 45 miles of telecommunications cabling to connect 956 data jacks.
Has 40 watts per square foot of electrical capacity.
More than 1.8 miles of 4-inch conduit were placed underground for intercampus telecommunications connectivity between Falcon Apartments and the Bertona Classrooms, intersecting many campus buildings along the way.
Approximately 140,000 worker hours went into construction.
The project cost $381 per square foot, or a total of $24.1 million.