Creating a welcoming academic center for the recently designated Cal Poly Humboldt, our design-build Engineering & Technology Building will serve as a gateway to all polytechnic students, and shepherd them through years of success in the College of Natural Resources and Sciences. The project will include engineering and research labs, maker spaces, and a student success center that incorporates innovative building systems, allowing for future adaptability, improving student retention, and maintaining a uniquely Humboldt feel. The new building will bring engineering and technology education to the forefront, putting science on display and inviting students and the community to observe the polytechnic mission of “learn by doing.” The project will also utilize the latest MEP building systems to be Carbon Net Zero and constructed of mass-timber from locally sourced materials, creating a direct connection with the local industry.