The Monsanto Life Sciences Research Campus contains over 900,000 sq.ft. of laboratories, greenhouses, plant growth regulators, animal research facilities, and ancillary space. For the laboratory buildings and the plant growth facility, WTA designed building systems which utilitze advanced technology to create a totally-controlled environment capable of simulating a wide range of environmental conditions. The project included:

• Utility master plan for the entire complex
• An energy management control system monitors and controls entire complex, performing energy management, operation and control, fire alarm, and security functions
• Campus primary electrical distribution system which includes primary selective double-ended unit substations designed for reliable service to critical loads including plant growth chambers, computer rooms, and data collection systems
• Air supply systems are linked by header ducts to enhance reliability of service which is critical for fume control and for life safety in the event of smoke emergency
• Refrigeration systems reclaim heat generated by the artificial lights of the plant growth regulators to assist in heating the laboratory buildings

This project received an Honor Award for Engineering Excellence from the American Consulting Engineers Council and an Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award from the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers.