“There is lots of collaborative research
space to support interdisciplinary
areas such as Mechatronic Systems,
Biomedical and Sustainable Engi-
neering,” says Dr. Kopp. “Many of the
Mechatronics, Software, Biomedi-
cal and Wind Engineering faculty
members have offices here and there
is a space for the Institute for Cata-
strophic Loss Reduction.
Through a combination of new
innovative and collaborative learn-
ing spaces for our students, to the
building’s sustainable features, to new
program offerings, the Amit Chakma
Engineering Building establishes
Western University and its Faculty of
Engineering as a leader both nation-
ally and globally.
Expectations around the building are
rightfully high—students themselves
were given the opportunity to voice
their requirements during the design
process. Overarching themes included
dedicated community space, class-
rooms structured for collaborative
Western University Chancellor Jack Cowin with Amit Chakma, President, Western University
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