Building spaces that successfully advance the student-centered mission of the College of Human Ecology requires a unique approach to facilities planning. By accepting the challenge to develop spaces to support the growth of innovative research in fields from neuroscience to historical and contemporary fashion, our facilities team works closely with the faculty, staff, and students to create spaces that serve the college and the broader Cornell community.
In 1990, the college leadership began work on a comprehensive facilities plan that has contributed greatly to the college's long-term vision to lead in multidisciplinary, field-based research, innovative teaching, and outreach …