Watch the Johnson Hall of Science emerge through these construction photos, changed every week to 10 days, thanks to Photographers Tom Budd (professor of biology and project shepherd) and Tara Freeman. Last update: November 11, 2006

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This photo is just outside the vivarium surgery room which features stainless steel cabinetry that is easier to sanitize. The walls have smooth epoxy finish, making them easier to clean and sanitize as well.

Psychology research methods teaching lab.

The penthouse mechanical room with added piping installed.

"Fences" hide the air handling units on the roof.

A delivery of network coax cable for the east wing second floor. The crew that installs this cable has been specifically trained and certified; it's a bit different than wiring a light fixture or an outlet.

The areaways to the basement mechanical rooms have been finished. These spaces will be planted with landscape vegetarion in the spring; they will be covered with chopped straw and fabric to minimize erosion over the winter.

We finished pouring the concrete at the north (lobby) entrance and are protecting it with a plywood covering. We have temporary doorways installed to keep animals and birds from funding spaces to hiberate or nest.