Walter E Lay Auto Lab

Also known as: Walter E. Lay Automotive Engineering Laboratory, AL

Walter E Lay Auto Lab is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 1231 BEAL AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's North campus. The building has 2 floors. The building code is AL, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Me 395 Undergraduate Instructional Lab, Research Lab, Instructional Single Cylinder Engine Laboratory, Spark Ignition Engine Lubrication Laboratory and 18 more. From the Diag, Walter E Lay Auto Lab is approximately 32 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 6 classrooms.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1955 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Giffels & Vallet
• Style: Mid-Century Modern
• Named for: Walter E. Lay, U-M mechanical engineering professor and automotive pioneer
• Notable: North Campus facility succeeding earlier 1937 lab
• Primary use: Automotive engineering research

Accessibility

• Elevator: Straight on right from north entrance.
• Ramp Access: North entrance and southwest entrance.

Departments & Services

• Me 395 Undergraduate Instructional Lab
• Research Lab
• Instructional Single Cylinder Engine Laboratory
• Spark Ignition Engine Lubrication Laboratory
• Conference Room 15
• Graduate Student Research Assistants
• Copy Room 1
• Adminstrative Services
• Cavitation And Multiphase Flow Laboratory
• Diesel Engine Research Laboratory
• Low Engine Friction Research Laboratory
• Facilities Management Office
• General Motors Satellite Research Laboratory
• Mechatronics Laboratory
• Metal Matrix Composite Linear Research Laboratory
• Powertrain Control Laboratory
• Powertrain Control Laboratory 1
• Systems And Control Laboratory
• Technical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
• Turbomachinery Vibrations Laboratory
• Unburned Hydrocarbon Emissions Research Laboratory
• Variable Compression Ratio Engine Research Laboratory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Walter E Lay Auto Lab located?

Walter E Lay Auto Lab is located at 1231 BEAL AVE on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.29191027647059, -83.71419068235295.

Is Walter E Lay Auto Lab wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Straight on right from north entrance.. Ramp access: North entrance and southwest entrance..

What departments or services are in Walter E Lay Auto Lab?

Walter E Lay Auto Lab houses Me 395 Undergraduate Instructional Lab, Research Lab, Instructional Single Cylinder Engine Laboratory, Spark Ignition Engine Lubrication Laboratory, Conference Room 15, Graduate Student Research Assistants, Copy Room 1, Adminstrative Services, Cavitation And Multiphase Flow Laboratory, Diesel Engine Research Laboratory, Low Engine Friction Research Laboratory, Facilities Management Office, General Motors Satellite Research Laboratory, Mechatronics Laboratory, Metal Matrix Composite Linear Research Laboratory, and 7 more departments.

How many floors does Walter E Lay Auto Lab have?

Walter E Lay Auto Lab has 2 floors.

How do I find Walter E Lay Auto Lab on the University of Michigan campus?

Walter E Lay Auto Lab is located on North Campus at 1231 BEAL AVE. 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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