Dana Building

Also known as: Samuel Trask Dana Building

Dana Building is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 440 CHURCH ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 3 floors. The building features elevator access, ramp access, wheelchair accessibility. It houses School For Environment And Sustainability. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Dana Building is approximately 2 minutes walking east.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 26 classrooms.

Official website: Dana Building

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1903 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Spier & Rohns
• Style: Renaissance Revival
• Named for: Samuel Trask Dana, dean of School of Forestry 1927–1951
• Notable: First academic building in Michigan to earn LEED Gold certification
• Primary use: School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
• Sustainability: LEED Gold (~2004). First academic building in Michigan to earn LEED Gold. 30% energy reduction, 31% water reduction.

Accessibility

• Elevator: At North entrance turn left, go to the end of the hallway, turn right, go to the end of hallway, make another right, the elevator is located to the left of the front entrance.
• Ramp Access: North entrance of the building located on the Chemistry Building or East entrance located on the side of the building near N. University
• Wheelchair: limited

Departments & Services

• School For Environment And Sustainability

Nearby Buildings

• Chemistry Dow Lab 243 ft (74 m)
• Randall Laboratory 275 ft (84 m)
• 1100 North University Building 362 ft (110 m)
• Pharmacy College 362 ft (110 m)
• The Diag 421 ft (128 m)

Other Academic Buildings

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dana Building located?

Dana Building is located at 440 CHURCH ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27733322083334, -83.73661067083331.

Is Dana Building wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: At North entrance turn left, go to the end of the hallway, turn right, go to the end of hallway, make another right, the elevator is located to the left of the front entrance.. Ramp access: North entrance of the building located on the Chemistry Building or East entrance located on the side of the building near N. University. Wheelchair accessible: limited.

What departments or services are in Dana Building?

Dana Building houses School For Environment And Sustainability.

How many floors does Dana Building have?

Dana Building has 3 floors.

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

Dana Building is located on Central Campus at 440 CHURCH ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 2 minutes walking east.

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