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As one of the nation’s premier engineering schools, NC State University is a powerful driver of economic impact in North Carolina and beyond.  The design of the new Fitts-Woolard Hall at NCSU is driven by a commitment to “Engineering on Display”. Transparent research and instructional spaces are organized along a primary path that allows students and visitors to experience the cutting-edge research and education occurring within. Daylit sculptural wood walls and structurally expressive stairs orient occupants along the path and bring daylight deep into the large floorplates. Layers of transparency provide visual connections both internally and to the surrounding campus. The commitment to the “on display” design strategy is evident beyond education and research labs. Throughout the facility, structural elements and building systems are revealed as an additional instructional tool. Interactive display panels allow occupants to view building system energy usage in real time while curated exhibit panels provide additional details and information about each of the exposed building components as students circulate through the building.