The Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology (VLEST) brings together the disciplines of science and engineering to advance research in alternative energy. The facility unites the efforts of the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and serves as the administrative home of the Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology and the Vagelos Integrated Program on Energy Research.

Designed to support groundbreaking work that requires the most stringent temperature, humidity, acoustic, and vibration controls, the 115,000 GSF building incorporates state-of-the-art research environments, including Wet Chemistry and Optics Research Labs, Core Labs, Lab Support Spaces, Faculty Offices, Researcher Workstations, an Administrative Suite, Meeting Rooms, and additional support spaces.

In alignment with the University’s Climate Action Plan and the mission of the Vagelos Institute, the building integrates advanced strategies for energy efficiency and sustainable design. Reflecting these efforts, the project achieved LEED Platinum certification.