World Class Nanotechnology Research Center Opens

Eh-Wire writes "The University of Alberta and Edmonton are mighty proud to be home to the new National Institute of Nanotechnology. The $52.2-million(Canadian) facility is designed to provide the optimal conditions for nano-scale research and to foster collaboration between researchers. Apparently it is Canada's quietest space and engineered that way to minimize vibration and acoustical noise. Even the electrical wiring has been twisted to reduce electro-magnetic interference. Curiously enough the head project architect, Donna Clare of architectural firm, Cohos Evamy was also the head project architect for Edmonton's highly acclaimed Winspear Centre, a concert hall designed specifically to enhance acoustics. There's likely going to be some big things coming from this state-of-the-art research facility for the really really small."

Comments

Sounds like it was designed by

[Anonymous Coward]

Bloody Stupid Johnson – it's so small, you can get lost just looking for it!

Please!

[Black Parrot]

Never say "Johnson" and "it's so small" in the same sentence!

Nit, I pick YOU!

[EinZweiDrei]

"What's curious about that? If you want a quiet building, I'd think you'd want to hire a guy who's an expert in sound and architecture."

Seems they got off on entirely the wrong foot with head project architect Donna Clare, then.