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.
The Novus Innovation Corridor benefits Arizona State University and the state economy while the university's 2025 and 2026 construction projects are on track.
Read the full story at ASU News.
Novus Place is officially welcoming Blanco Cocina + Cantina, Flower Child and North Italia restaurants as new dining options for the ASU and Tempe communities.
Dr. Morgan R. Olsen, ASU’s executive vice president, treasurer and chief financial officer, spoke to the Arizona Republic and ABC 15 about the newest additions to Novus Place.
The boutique restaurants, operated by Fox Restaurant Concepts, will further enhance Novus Place’s vibrant atmosphere, offering convenient dining options for lunch or nearby campus events, performances and games.
The new dining spots mark the latest additions to Novus Place, which include retail, restaurants, office space, entertainment and residences.
A collaboration between Arizona State University and Catellus Development Corporation, Novus Place is located at the heart of the Novus Innovation Corridor and designed as a walkable destination that connects ASU with the surrounding community.
Visit the Novus Place webpage for a complete list of dining options.
New buildings on the Tempe and West Valley campuses have sprouted up as Facilities Development and Management and its industry partners worked to enhance Arizona State University's built environment by completing 150 capital projects in 2024.
Read the full story at ASU News.
In collaboration with ASU Health, ASU Employee Health launched personal medical care services to employees covered by an ASU medical plan.
ASU Employee Health services aim to provide ASU employees with the highest primary health care to achieve and maintain optimal health. ASU Employee Health provides limited personal medical care services, including:
- Basic laboratory services like cholesterol testing.
- Minor injuries and illnesses such as colds or sore throats.
- Routine immunizations, including influenza and shingles.
Call Employee Health at 602-496-1917 to schedule an appointment or for questions during office hours, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As the date harvest month — October – rolls along, so do the Arizona State University Arboretum volunteers as they harvest and pack the annual date crop on the Polytechnic and Tempe campuses that will be available for purchase.
The Polytechnic date grove — the largest date palm collection of any public garden in the country with more than 40 date palm varieties — produces several options of the sweet fruit that ripen throughout the fall. Check out Sphinx Date Co. Palm & Pantry in Scottsdale to sample and purchase some of the Polytechnic collection.
One-pound boxes of Palm Walk Medjool dates from the Tempe campus are now on sale Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University Services Building front desk.
If you’re looking for a tasty treat on the go, stop by the date vending machine inside the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus.