Herbert H. Dow Building

Also known as: Herbert H Dow Building, DOW

Herbert H. Dow Building is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 2300 HAYWARD ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's North campus. The building has 4 floors. The building code is DOW, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Classroom 5, Classroom 6, Analytical Reaction Lab, Catalysis Kinetics Gas Diffusion Lab and 39 more. From the Diag, Herbert H. Dow Building is approximately 32 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 20 classrooms.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1982 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Unknown
• Style: Late Modern
• Named for: Herbert H. Dow, founder of Dow Chemical Company and U-M chemistry graduate (1888)
• Notable: Houses three engineering departments on North Campus
• Primary use: Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Macromolecular Science & Engineering

Accessibility

• Elevator: Straight ahead at southeast entrance.
• Ramp Access: Southeast entrance.

Departments & Services

• Classroom 5
• Classroom 6
• Analytical Reaction Lab
• Catalysis Kinetics Gas Diffusion Lab
• Ceramics Research
• Composites Research
• Electron Microscopy X Ray Defraction
• Furnace Lab
• Hanawalt X Ray Diffraction Lab
• Letallographic Mounting Grinding
• Light Scattering Spectroscopy Lab
• Mechanical Testing
• Optical Microscopy
• Polymer Chemistry
• Porous Media Lab
• Reaction Engineering Lab
• Sample Cut Off Equipment Furnace Lab
• Syn Rod Analysis Lab
• Theoretical Research Facility
• Reference Room
• Padbjelniak Reading Lounge
• Pim Lounge
• Towsley Student Lounge
• Women S Lounge
• Conference Room 5
• Graduate Student Office
• Advanced Materials
• Cone Facility
• Instructional Metallography
• Mechanical Processing
• Mms Kitchen
• Polymer Physics
• Research Metallography
• Graduate Student Office 1
• Towsley Student Lounge 1
• Ceramics Research 1
• Composites Research 1
• Porous Media Lab 1
• American Institute Of Chemical Engineers
• Engineering Research Center For Rms
• Material Sciences Engineering General Offices
• Mse Student Services Grad
• Mse Student Services Undergrad

Classrooms

Herbert H. Dow Building has 12 classrooms used for scheduled classes.

• Room 1005: Classroom, 60 seats. Equipment: Handheld Mic, Audience Mic.
• Room 1010: Classroom, 98 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Handheld Mic, Audience Mic, Interactive Screen/Wacom.
• Room 1013: Classroom, 156 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Handheld Mic, Audience Mic.
• Room 1014: Classroom, 68 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Handheld Mic, Audience Mic.
• Room 1017: Classroom, 74 seats. Equipment: Handheld Mic, Audience Mic.
• Room 1018: Classroom, 48 seats. Equipment: Audience Mic, Interactive Screen/Wacom.
• Room 1206: Classroom, 58 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Interactive Screen/Wacom, Multiple Content Streams.
• Room 2150: Classroom, 62 seats. Equipment: Handheld Mic, Audience Mic.
• Room 2166: Classroom, 52 seats. Equipment: Audience Mic.
• Room 2224: 36 seats.
• Room 3125: 2 seats.
• Room 3150: Classroom, 62 seats. Equipment: Handheld Mic, Audience Mic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Herbert H. Dow Building located?

Herbert H. Dow Building is located at 2300 HAYWARD ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.29298086250001, -83.71542975312501.

Is Herbert H. Dow Building wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Straight ahead at southeast entrance.. Ramp access: Southeast entrance..

What departments or services are in Herbert H. Dow Building?

Herbert H. Dow Building houses Classroom 5, Classroom 6, Analytical Reaction Lab, Catalysis Kinetics Gas Diffusion Lab, Ceramics Research, Composites Research, Electron Microscopy X Ray Defraction, Furnace Lab, Hanawalt X Ray Diffraction Lab, Letallographic Mounting Grinding, Light Scattering Spectroscopy Lab, Mechanical Testing, Optical Microscopy, Polymer Chemistry, Porous Media Lab, and 28 more departments.

How many floors does Herbert H. Dow Building have?

Herbert H. Dow Building has 4 floors.

How do I find Herbert H. Dow Building on the University of Michigan campus?

Herbert H. Dow Building is located on North Campus at 2300 HAYWARD ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 32 minutes walking northeast.

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