Princeton University - Briger Hall

Project Name: Princeton University- Briger Hall

Reason For Galv: corrosion performance, life-cycle cost, aesthetics

Princeton University is a private Ivy League institution known for its strong emphasis on undergraduate education, close faculty mentorship, and influential research across the humanities, sciences, and engineering. Founded in 1746, it combines a historic campus with a culture of innovation, preparing students to contribute thoughtfully to scholarship, public service, and global leadership. Part of that innovation on display is the newer Briger Hall academic building.

Briger Hall at Princeton University is a modern academic building that supports research, teaching, and collaboration in environmental science and related fields. It brings together scholars and students from multiple disciplines, providing laboratories, classrooms, and shared spaces designed to encourage cross-disciplinary work. The hall plays a central role in advancing Princeton’s efforts to study environmental systems, sustainability, and global challenges through both research and education. Canopies were attached to the outside of the building providing protection from the elements for the university's students.

The Canopies are supported by columns, channels, plates, gutters, and rafters totaling up to 130,000lbs of galvanized steel. The galvanized steel was painted after the dipping process to give the material dark orange/brown features matching the university's pride of colors. Throughout the galvanizing and fabrication process, there was in-depth and long-lasting discussion regarding overlapping surfaces. The beam and column had large plates welded with no holes in the design, and this was quickly caught at the plant and communicated with the fabricator. The fabricator was appreciative of the input and proceeded to insert holes in the outer plate, making them safe to dip. This project was completed with great teamwork and communication with all parties involved. This building is just one of Princeton's many innovations giving their students an unmatched atmosphere in learning and developing young adults for the real world.