As part of the transformation of IPST to the Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI), the Paper Tri-Centennial Building will undergo significant improvements and some major lab modifications. One thing is clear: our Paper Tri-Centennial Building will be significantly improved.

The Paper Tri-Centennial building has done a superior job supporting the IPST mission over the past 20 years. The RBI mission calls for additional and improved lab space as well as an update of the building from common areas to kitchen to infrastructure.

Georgia Tech hired WSP Group (formerly Smith Carter) to conduct a Transformation/Master Plan and assessment of the building. That report will be available in the next few weeks. It will include cost estimates and form the basis to determine capital priorities. New and improved lab space with additional wet labs, a revised safety hood system, infrastructure and data improvements, as well as a number of cosmetic improvements, will all be part of the project. This work will take place over the next couple of years and facilitate and enhance our new RBI and the outstanding research associated with it.