Arizona State University has installed five new AI-powered "Oscar Sort" devices on its four campuses to help community members figure out their trash.
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Arizona State University's new West Valley academic and office building debuts this fall as one of the largest learning spaces on the campus, reflecting ASU’s commitment to serve its community.
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On Arizona State University's Tempe campus, more than 800 first-year students moved into the new seven-story Mill Avenue residence featuring suite-style rooms, dining, classroom and office spaces, and indoor-outdoor common areas.
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With the opening of Novus Place this year, the entire Novus Innovation Corridor project is about one-third complete. Altogether, Novus is projected to create more than 34,000 jobs with more than $2 billion in wages and $4.6 billion in economic output.
Arizona State University continues its commitment to sustainability with two more construction projects earning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certifications.
The new Wilson Hall academic building received LEED Gold certification, and the renovation of Bateman Physical Sciences Center D and E wings earned LEED Silver recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council. The USGBC assesses the sustainability of structures based on their construction, design, maintenance and operations.
The five-story, 178,000-square-foot Wilson Hall, located in the heart of the Tempe campus, incorporates sustainable features such as active chilled beam cooling, daylight-responsive lighting controls and high-performance glazing to reduce heat gain. The design of the building optimized the structure’s performance for the desert climate.
Renovations to Bateman Hall’s research labs and classrooms on the Tempe campus focused on improving energy use and system performance. Construction tightness and automated monitored control system management provide interior air control for space conditioning, while facade improvements include high-efficiency windows.
ASU now has 78 LEED-certified building projects — eight Platinum, 38 Gold, 31 Silver and one certified — across its campuses and locations. Since 2005, ASU has pursued LEED Silver certification at minimum for new construction and renovations.
Orange Street improvements on Arizona State University’s Tempe campus will create a new entryway designed to expand the pedestrian mall area and reduce vehicle traffic.
The project at the intersection of Orange Street and McAllister Avenue runs through Aug. 1, 2025. Once complete, vehicular traffic entering Orange Street will be limited to delivery, emergency and ASU vehicles. The Orange Street entryway will be closed to all traffic during construction.
All public traffic can access buildings and parking lots 27 and 41 along Orange Street through the Memorial Union Service route to the south.
Follow Facilities Development and Management on the social media platform X for construction updates. Email Parking and Transportation Services for questions regarding access to the new Orange Mall entryway.
Four Arizona State University projects were finalists at Arizona Forward’s 43rd Annual Environmental Excellence Awards this spring, recognizing outstanding projects in sustainability and design.
Biodesign Institute Building C earned an Award of Distinction in the landscape design category. The buildings and structures category highlighted Wilson Hall, Fusion on First and the Media and Immersive eXperience Center.
Biodesign C, a state-of-the-art research facility completed in 2018 on the eastern gateway of the Tempe campus, received distinct recognition for linking microbiology and health research disciplines within the building to the natural landscape that inspires the research.
In collaboration with Trueform Landscape Architecture Studio, ASU Facilities Development and Management designed a landscape that reinforces the university’s commitment to sustainability. Rainwater from the building’s roof is evenly distributed across the site, reducing potable water use while developing desert plant and tree species in the area.
These ASU projects were among 49 finalists from across Arizona this year, showcasing the most innovative and transformative environmental initiatives.
The ASU Research Park, which recently wrapped up a new low-water landscaping project covering 4.8 acres, is now expected to save approximately 5.6 million gallons of water per year. That’s almost equal to the amount of water used annually by 52 Valley homes.
Lisa Barth, manager of academic advising at the T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics, and Brendan Fields, senior project manager at the Family Violence Center, turned healthy habits into big wins by participating in the Health Impact Program last year. Each won $200 and exclusive prizes by earning more than 75,000 points through staying active.
Barth, who has participated in HIP on and off during her 12 years at ASU, said getting a smartwatch helped her stay consistent. She earned over 100,000 points and won a massage seat cushion through regular hiking, walking, running and pickleball.
She also made the HIP app part of her everyday routine, using it during her walk to the office. “It’s a great time to read my daily cards with inspirational and helpful tips and check in on my goals,” said Barth.
Fields joined HIP in 2022, earned nearly 90,000 points last year and won a deep tissue massager by commuting by bike, lifting weights, swimming, practicing yoga and rock climbing. He racked up points by linking the HIP app to his Fitbit.
“I already track all my workouts, steps and sleep on my Fitbit, so being able to import that automatically to HIP made it a lot easier,” he said.
Both Barth and Fields noted that HIP reminders, encouragement and challenges helped motivate them to reach their goals.
HIP participants can earn $25 to $200 through physical activity and monitoring their eating habits and mental well-being. The more you do, the more you earn.
Visit the HIP page for more information and enroll in the program to start earning points.
The Novus Innovation Corridor benefits Arizona State University and the state economy while the university's 2025 and 2026 construction projects are on track.
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