The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering has over one million gross square feet of facilities. Approximately 75% of the space is assignable square footage utilized for research, administration, classroom, and conference space. Most of this space is located on UF’s main campus. The Engineering buildings on the main campus are located in three general areas, typically referred to as:

• North Campus (South of Stadium Rd and North of Museum Rd)
• South Campus (South of Museum Rd and North of UF Health/Shands)
• Surge Area (South of Performing Arts Center and North of Archer Rd.)

The HWCOE also has 25 other buildings and facilities located off-campus that include the following locations:

• East Campus (Located on Waldo Road at 23^rd Ave intersection)
• Solar Park (South of Archer Rd on SW 23^rd Terrace)
• Coastal Lab (Located on 6^th street, South of Depot Rd)
• REEF Lab (Located in Shalamar, FL adjacent to Eglin Air Force Base)

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Alvin P. Black Hall

Alvin P. Black HallBldg. 0724

Campus Location 1128 Center Dr. Gainesville FL 32611 work Campus Map: Click Here

 

Building No. 0724 Year Built 1967	Full Building Name Alvin P. Black Hall Building Abbreviation BLK	Levels 4 Rooms 110
Gross Square Footage (GSF) 37,307 Net Assignable Square Footage (NASF) 19,603		Departments in Building * ESSIE * CHE

Historical Naming
Dr. Black joined the faculty at UF in 1920 as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry. He later became the department head. He was a pioneer in the field of water chemistry. He became a leader in Florida’s water industry. He was one of the original founders of the firm Black, Crow, and Eidsness, which became a part of CH2M Hill in 1977.