The Cockrell School of Engineering aspires to be a global center that addresses the grand challenges of society. The Master Facility Plan is a comprehensive and ambitious solution to our challenges. Key features include:
- A destination, identity and brand for engineering at The University of Texas at Austin.
- Interdisciplinary research space for new centers and programs in priority, as well as expansion space for all seven departments.
- Hands-on teaching laboratories and project space for undergraduate students.
- Facilities for entrepreneurship, K-12 outreach and distance learning.
- An environment that connects students, staff and visitors to the natural beauty of Waller Creek, campus and open space.
Master Facility Plan for Engineering
The Master Facility Plan, developed by the architectural consulting firm Ballinger, is projected for completion in 2023. It proposes the construction of five buildings and renovation to three existing buildings on the university's main campus. A new building also is planned for the J. J. Pickle Research Center, which is not shown here. The first phase will be the construction of the Engineering Education and Research Center.
Master Facility Plan Proposed Phasing
| Project | Programs | Replacement & Additional GSF | Renovate GSF | Completion Year |
| Engineering Education and Research Center | Research, Teaching labs, ECE |
421,500 | -- | 2015 |
| CAEE, J.J. Pickle Research Campus | Labs, offices at PRC | 87,100 | -- | 2015 |
| Building C (Services replacement) | ASE-EM, Research | 163,000 | -- | 2017 |
| Buiding G (Burdine replacement with CNS and Pharmacy) | BME, Biosciences | 174,000 | -- | 2017 |
| ECJ renovation | CAEE, CLEE, CSE offices | -- | 198,150 | 2018 |
| Building D | Teaching center, PGE, ChE | 83,000 | -- | 2020 |
| Building B (Woolrich replacement) | PGE, ChE | 170,000 | -- | 2023 |
| ETC renovation | ME | -- | 225,000 | 2023 |
| Total | -- | 1,100,000 | 645,150 | 2023 |
Projects are listed in chronological order. GSF = gross square feet.
Transformation of Academic Programs
Academic programs will benefit from a more integrated design of space where ideas and collaboration will flow more freely, research can be shared between departments and students can pursue hands-on learning that connects their education to practical implementation.
