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Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research Lab

A future-focused collaborative research space

  • Location

    Berkeley, California

  • SQ FT

    26,000

  • DIRTT INSTALL

    3 Months

  • Architect

    Studio Blitz

  • General Contractor

    James R. Griffin

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Image Credit: Desiree Benko

The Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) Lab at the University of California is unique. The multi-disciplinary research and learning space has almost as many robots as people. To build it out, they looked to DIRTT. Working with our team in the past, they knew we would create a contemporary, tech-enabled space. All while keeping costs under control.

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    UC Berkeley envisioned a lab that was more Silicon Valley than lecture hall. They worked with DIRTT to make the BAIR Lab open, inviting, and durable. It’s a space that feels like a cool tech start-up, with meeting rooms, showers, and even a bike room. Super high-speed Wi-Fi and beefed-up soundproofing make it easy for people to work and think. And a thoughtful layout means everyone can enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco Bay. Plus, the BAIR Lab was fully Zoom-enabled before that was even a thing.

    The installation was tidy and fast. Modular power helps future proof the space. And the budget number held true for the entire project. DIRTT made UC Berkeley’s facilities team just as comfortable as the people — and robots — who spend their days in the BAIR Lab.

    Take a closer look at the project here.

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    Modern school cafeteria made with prefab combination wood and glass walls
    Contemporary university lab space meeting room with mounted glass walls and integrated technology
    College research lab meeting room with prefab solid walls, overhead cloud panels, and integrated technology
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    Image credit: Desiree Benko

    Collaborative research space built with prefab solid walls and mounted glass
    College research lab meeting room with prefab solid walls, overhead cloud panels, and integrated technology

    For me to lock in 40% of my budget that far ahead, in our marketplace right now, that was huge.

    Scott Shackleton

    Assistant Dean at the College of Engineering, UC Berkeley

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