Programmed and designed by GSBS, the new Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) building will be a premier international user facility for promoting, performing research and revitalizing education and training in nuclear energy science, engineering, technology, and related disciplines. The facility will be located in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

A budget of $13.7 million has been set aside for the two story building. When complete, the facility will house 175 people including a mix of full time faculty researchers and college graduate and undergraduate students. Major requirements for the project include a flexible lab design, comfortable work environment, expandability, daylighting/views, and a close proximity of labs to office spaces.

The CAES building also will be 50% better than the energy code for a structure of this type, and will attain a minumum of LEED Silver certification. The facility is expected to be occupied in 2008.