Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science

The Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science is a research and educational facility located on the Urbana campus at the University of Illinois. The Siebel Center houses the Department of Computer Science of the Grainger College of Engineering. Designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, the center has 225,000 sq ft (20,900 m2) of research, office, and laboratory space.[1] The Siebel Center claims to be the first "Computing Habitat", featuring a fully interactive environment and intelligent building system. The facility is equipped with computer-controlled locks, proximity and location sensors, cameras to track room activity, and other sensory and control features.[citation needed]

Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science
A photo of the Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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General information
TypeAcademic
Location201 N. Goodwin Avenue
Urbana, Illinois 61801
United States
Coordinates40°6′50.06″N 88°13′29.20″W / 40.1139056°N 88.2247778°W / 40.1139056; -88.2247778
GroundbreakingNovember 15, 2001
Completed2004
Technical details
Floor count4
Floor area225,000 sq ft (20,900 m2)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

The building is dedicated to Thomas Siebel in recognition of his donation that funded a portion of the construction.

The building received the Award for Outstanding Engineering Achievement from the Illinois Engineering Council in 2004, and the Honor Award from the Pittsburgh chapter of the American Institute of Architects in 2008.[2]

References

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  1. ^ CS @ ILLINOIS Facts and Figures
  2. ^ "Bohlin Cywinski Jackson - Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science". 2013-09-27. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
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