Biological Sciences Building

Biological Sciences Building is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 1105 N University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 4 floors. The building features ramp access. It houses Department Of Ecology And Evolutionary Biology, Department Of Molecular Cellular And Developmental Biology, University Herbarium. From the Diag, Biological Sciences Building is approximately 4 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 3 classrooms.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 2019 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Ennead Architects / SmithGroup
• Style: Contemporary
• Named for: Not named for a person; houses MCDB, EEB, and the Museum of Natural History
• Notable: 312,000 sq ft; corrugated terra-cotta facade; Museum of Natural History relocated here
• Primary use: Biology research and teaching, Museum of Natural History
• Sustainability: LEED Gold (2019). Chilled-beam HVAC, terra-cotta rainscreen, 79% construction waste diverted.

Accessibility

• Ramp Access: Lower Level (Washtenaw Ave level): Group Entrance - the east side facing Washtenaw Ave 2; First Floor (South University level): West Atrium - the south side facing Ruthven/South University, West Artium - the north side facing USB, East Atrium - the south side facing Ruthven/Geddies Ave. East Atrium - the north side facing USB

Departments & Services

• Department Of Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
• Department Of Molecular Cellular And Developmental Biology
• University Herbarium

Nearby Buildings

• Museum of Natural History 96 ft (29 m)
• Mary Sue Coleman Hall 252 ft (77 m)
• Ruthven Building 254 ft (77 m)
• Central Campus Classroom Building 363 ft (111 m)
• Undergraduate Science Building 373 ft (114 m)

Other Academic Buildings

• Lurie Biomedical Engineering
• Art and Architecture Building
• Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building
• GG Brown Laboratory
• Burton Memorial Tower

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Biological Sciences Building located?

Biological Sciences Building is located at 1105 N University Ave. on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.278918803448285, -83.73449836896552.

Is Biological Sciences Building wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Ramp access: Lower Level (Washtenaw Ave level): Group Entrance - the east side facing Washtenaw Ave 2; First Floor (South University level): West Atrium - the south side facing Ruthven/South University, West Artium - the north side facing USB, East Atrium - the south side facing Ruthven/Geddies Ave. East Atrium - the north side facing USB.

What departments or services are in Biological Sciences Building?

Biological Sciences Building houses Department Of Ecology And Evolutionary Biology, Department Of Molecular Cellular And Developmental Biology, University Herbarium.

How many floors does Biological Sciences Building have?

Biological Sciences Building has 4 floors.

How do I find Biological Sciences Building on the University of Michigan campus?

Biological Sciences Building is located on Central Campus at 1105 N University Ave.. From the Diag, it is approximately 4 minutes walking northeast.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
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