Connie & Kevin Chou Hall
Chou Hall draws raves as one of the greenest academic buildings in the U.S. and boasts the trifecta of green building credentials: a WELL certification for its “strong commitment to supporting human health, well-being, and comfort”; TRUE zero waste certification at the highest level and LEED platinum certification for its architectural design, construction and energy efficiency.
Chou Hall lobby and entrance. The building has 80,000 square feet of total space.
Chou Hall has eight tiered classrooms with 76 - 140 seats each. The building has 858 total classroom seats.
The building has six floors with exterior terraces on the top level.
Gathering areas are found throughout the building.
300-person event space with views of the Berkeley campus and the San Francisco Bay.
The building includes a 3,000 square foot cafe with outdoor seating undernearth giant redwood trees.
The addition of Connie & Kevin Chou Hall in 2017 to Berkeley Haas helped accommodate the business school's fast-growing enrollment. Chou Hall draws raves as one of the greenest academic buildings in the U.S. and boasts the trifecta of green building credentials: a WELL certification for its “strong commitment to supporting human health, well-being, and comfort”; TRUE zero waste certification at the highest level and LEED platinum certification for its architectural design, construction, and energy efficiency.
Chou Hall is devoted entirely to student learning and interaction -- there are no administrative offices in the building. Located on the northern edge of the Haas campus, it creates a quad around the Robert G. O'Donnell Courtyard. Its bold, modern design complements the three existing Berkeley Haas buildings while providing cutting-edge facilities to accommodate future advancements in management education. Chou Hall is a place where classroom and digital learning work together to foster community and provide a world-class education.
Construction of Chou Hall began in 2014 and was complete in August 2017.
Additional Information
- Transparent design of Connie & Kevin Chou Hall showcases creative energy - Spring 2018
- Campus dignitaries dedicate Chou Hall, newest addition to campus - March 2018
- Chou Hall, greenest building at Cal, opens for business (students) - August 2017
- Haas Alumnus Kevin Chou & Wife Make Major Gift to Support New Building - March 2017
- New North Academic Building to Transform Berkeley-Haas Student Experience - December 2014