Cooley Building
Academic COOLAlso known as: Mortimer E Cooley Building, COOL
Codes and aliases: COOL. These codes appear in campus maps, room schedules, and classroom searches.
Cooley Building is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 2355 BONISTEEL BLVD, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's North campus. The building has 3 floors. The building code is COOL, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features ramp access. It houses Department Of Nuclear Engineering And Radiological Sciences, White Auditorium Aud White, Caen Lab, Nuclear Engineering Measurements Lab and 3 more. From the Diag, Cooley Building is approximately 31 minutes walking northeast.
Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 6 classrooms.
Building Details
| Category | Academic |
|---|---|
| Address | 2355 BONISTEEL BLVD, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Floors | 3 |
| Coordinates | 42.29061, -83.71374 |
| Building Code | COOL |
| Campus | North Campus |
| Known Codes | COOL |
History
- Year Built: 1953 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
- Architect: Eero Saarinen (consultant)
- Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Named for: Mortimer Elwyn Cooley, 2nd Dean of Engineering (1903–1928)
- Notable: First building erected on North Campus; dedicated October 24, 1953
- Primary use: Engineering research laboratories
Accessibility
- Ramp Access: Northeast entrance.
Units & Services
- Department Of Nuclear Engineering And Radiological Sciences
- White Auditorium Aud White
- Caen Lab
- Nuclear Engineering Measurements Lab
- Plasma Teaching Lab
- Radiation Measurement Lab
- Radiological Health Engineering Lab
Nearby Buildings
- Industrial and Operations Engineering Building 182 ft (56 m)
- Bonisteel Interdisciplinary Research Building 251 ft (76 m)
- Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project 291 ft (89 m)
- Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr 328 ft (100 m)
- Nuclear Engineering Laboratories 352 ft (107 m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Cooley Building located?
- Cooley Building is located at 2355 BONISTEEL BLVD on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.29061, -83.71374.
- Is Cooley Building wheelchair accessible?
- Yes. Ramp access: Northeast entrance..
- What units or services are in Cooley Building?
- Cooley Building houses Department Of Nuclear Engineering And Radiological Sciences, White Auditorium Aud White, Caen Lab, Nuclear Engineering Measurements Lab, Plasma Teaching Lab, Radiation Measurement Lab, Radiological Health Engineering Lab.
- How many floors does Cooley Building have?
- Cooley Building has 3 floors.
- How do I find Cooley Building on the University of Michigan campus?
- Cooley Building is located on North Campus at 2355 BONISTEEL BLVD. From the Diag, it is approximately 31 minutes walking northeast.
Sources
- University of Michigan Facilities and Operations
- OpenStreetMap Contributors
- Bentley Historical Library
- MGuide Campus Map — student-built, independently maintained
Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated July 20, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/mortimer-e-cooley-building/