GG Brown Laboratory

Also known as: George G. (GG) Brown Laboratories, GGBL

GG Brown Laboratory is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 2350 HAYWARD ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's North campus. The building has 5 floors. The building code is GGBL, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Classroom, Classroom 1, Classroom 2, Caen Laboratory and 55 more. From the Diag, GG Brown Laboratory is approximately 33 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 27 classrooms.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1958 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Unknown
• Style: Mid-Century Modern
• Named for: George Granger Brown, chemical engineering professor who modernized the College of Engineering
• Notable: Contains bio-systems, energy systems, and nano-systems labs
• Primary use: Chemical, Civil, and Materials Science Engineering

Accessibility

• Elevator: Enter southwest entrance, turn left after bathrooms, and on the left.
• Ramp Access: Southeast entrance.

Departments & Services

• Classroom
• Classroom 1
• Classroom 2
• Caen Laboratory
• Biomechanics Research Testing Laboratory I
• Biomechanics West Laboratory
• Biomedical Ultrasonics Laboratory
• Cadcam Laboratory
• Computational Design Laboratory
• Gm Satellite Research Laboratory Fellows
• Heterogeneous Multiscale Materials Laboratory
• Laboratory For Thermo Fluid Issues In Manufacturing
• Laboratory For Turbulence Physics And Computation
• Laboratory On Transport Reaction And Phase Change In Porous Media
• Me 561 Instructional Laboratory
• Me Graduate Student Research Assistants
• Mechanical Properties Of Materials Laboratory
• Microgravity Boiling Research Laboratory
• Smart Materials And Structures Laboratory
• Student Cnc Machining Laboratory
• Thermal Fluids Laboratory
• Undergraduate Prototype Assembly Laboratory
• Variable Gravity Research Laboratory
• Blue Lounge
• Conference Room 1
• Conference Room 2
• Findley Learning Center
• Blue Lounge 2
• Heterogeneous Multiscale Materials Laboratory 1
• Microelectromechanical Systems Research Laboratory
• Administration Services
• Advanced Civil Engineering Materials Research Laboratory
• Biomechanics Laboratory
• Catalysis And Absorption Laboratory
• Cementitious Composites Laboratory
• Center For Advanced Polymics Engineering Research
• Center For Innovation
• Center For Laser Aided Intelligent Manufacturing
• Combustion And Environmental Research Laboratory
• Combustion And Fine Research Laboratory
• Compliant Systems Design Laboratory
• Computer Support Office
• Design Manufacturing Machine Shop
• Doe Center For Industrial Energy And Environmental Analysis
• Durability Testing Laboratory
• Finley Learning Center
• Fluorescence Microscopy Imaging Laboratory
• Gm Satellite Research Laboratory
• High Temperature Creep Laboratory
• Laboratory For Assembly And Materials Joining Research
• Laser Materials Processing Laboratory
• Me Academic Services
• Mechanical Behavior Of Materials Laboratory
• Pi Tau Sigma
• Quantitative Laser Diagnostics Laboratory
• Solid Mechanics And Materials Laboratory
• The Meam Learning Center
• Unified Minority Mechanical Engineers
• Vibrations And Acoustics Laboratory

Classrooms

GG Brown Laboratory has 14 classrooms used for scheduled classes.

• Room 1021: 16 seats.
• Room 1025: Classroom, 28 seats. Equipment: Handheld Mic, Audience Mic, Student Displays.
• Room 1045: Classroom, 24 seats. Equipment: Handheld Mic, Audience Mic.
• Room 1345: 52 seats.
• Room 1540: 20 seats.
• Room 1571: Classroom, 154 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Handheld Mic, Audience Mic, Interactive Screen/Wacom.
• Room 2147: Classroom, 56 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Audience Mic, Interactive Screen/Wacom, Student Displays.
• Room 2153: Classroom, 56 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Handheld Mic, Audience Mic, Interactive Screen/Wacom, Student Displays.
• Room 2351: 16 seats.
• Room 2505: Classroom, 130 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Handheld Mic, Audience Mic, Multiple Content Streams.
• Room 2517: 47 seats. Equipment: Handheld Mic, Audience Mic.
• Room 2541: 16 seats.
• Room 3360: 40 seats.
• Room 3409: 11 seats.

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• Hayward Street Geothermal Facility 185 ft (56 m)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GG Brown Laboratory located?

GG Brown Laboratory is located at 2350 HAYWARD ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.293280405063285, -83.71408082025316.

Is GG Brown Laboratory wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Enter southwest entrance, turn left after bathrooms, and on the left.. Ramp access: Southeast entrance..

What departments or services are in GG Brown Laboratory?

GG Brown Laboratory houses Classroom, Classroom 1, Classroom 2, Caen Laboratory, Biomechanics Research Testing Laboratory I, Biomechanics West Laboratory, Biomedical Ultrasonics Laboratory, Cadcam Laboratory, Computational Design Laboratory, Gm Satellite Research Laboratory Fellows, Heterogeneous Multiscale Materials Laboratory, Laboratory For Thermo Fluid Issues In Manufacturing, Laboratory For Turbulence Physics And Computation, Laboratory On Transport Reaction And Phase Change In Porous Media, Me 561 Instructional Laboratory, and 44 more departments.

How many floors does GG Brown Laboratory have?

GG Brown Laboratory has 5 floors.

How do I find GG Brown Laboratory on the University of Michigan campus?

GG Brown Laboratory is located on North Campus at 2350 HAYWARD ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 33 minutes walking northeast.

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