Integrated Biorefinery Research Facility
The Integrated Biorefinery Research Facility
The Integrated Biorefinery Research Facility (IBRF) incorporates a large number of energy efficiency and sustainability practices into its cutting-edge design. This facility received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold-level certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and supports a variety of advanced biofuels projects and enables researchers and industry partners to develop, test, evaluate, and demonstrate processes for the production of bio-based products and fuels.
Fast Facts
- Cost: $33.5M
- Square feet: 27,000
- Occupants: 32
- Labs/Equipment: high-bay biochemical conversion pilot plant that handles up to one ton of dry biomass per day; multiple stand-alone fermentation systems; compositional analysis laboratories
Energy Efficiency Features
- Natural ventilation through operable windows
- Daylighting
- Open air cubicles
- LED lights with lighting control system
Sustainability Features
- Composting and recycling bins
- Native and xeriscape vegetation
