School of Social Work Breaks Ground on Net-Zero Building
The new University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) building, set to open in late summer 2027, will consolidate the school’s programs into a state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable facility at 600 W. Lexington St. The 127,000-square-foot building will feature cutting-edge classrooms, research spaces, and community-focused amenities like a coffee lounge, rooftop garden, and communal gathering areas, all designed to prioritize equity, accessibility, and sustainability. With its net-zero energy design, LEED certification goals, and emphasis on fostering collaboration and engagement, the building will be a hub for social work education and a vibrant bridge between UMB and the surrounding community.
Watch the groundbreaking event video, read about the plan, and see an online gallery of photos at UMB News. Get updates on the School of Social Work Building Project webpage.
Depicted: The University of Maryland, Baltimore broke ground Oct. 17 on its $120 million, six-story School of Social Work building on West Lexington Street, which is expected to be finished in late summer 2027. (Rendering courtesy of Ballinger.)