A cornerstone of continued regional revitalization, University of Dayton's Electrical Power Integrated Systems Research and Development Center—or EPISCenter—simulates and tests enhanced power starter/generation, conversion and distribution technologies for civil and military applications, a mission that is unique among research centers.
The $41.8-million facility, sited on an eight-acre brownfield, includes a four-story, 51,000-sq-ft administrative wing and a 91,430-sq-ft, high-bay electrical power lab. The traditional forms and materials, including gabled roof, stone accents and brick facade, belie the high-tech functions within.