Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Research Facility
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Building Name
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Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Research Facility
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Description
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After almost fifty years of service, the greenhouse at Hover Laboratory had become too old and antiquated for further use, leading the university to build a new one. Changes in design and location of the proper contract caused repeated delays in the building. At last, plans called for a 1,158 square foot building comprised of three separate, climate controlled, rooms. Funding for the greenhouse was provided in part by a $365,565 grant from the National Science Foundation. EMU pledged an additional $222,000. The rest of the money came from donations and fundraisers assisted by the University's development office.
The three major rooms in the greenhouse each serve a different purpose. The first is called the Research Room, where plants are grown for research, classes, and sales purposes. The second room, the Propagation Room, is where various types of plants are sold with prices ranging from $1-$20. The third room, the Conservatory, is where the majority of the plants are houses, and students are able to come in to relax and study. The Conservatory was originally designed as a plant library for professors to borrow plants for use in labs and lectures.
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Year Constructed
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1997
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Date Dedicated
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1997
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Building Functions
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Greenhouse
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New Greenhouse
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Architect
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Jatah Associates, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
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Original Cost
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$587,565
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Architectural Style
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Post Modern
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Square Footage
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1,158
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Rights
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