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Center for the Built Environment & Infrastructure Studies


Facilities

The Center for the Built Environment and Infrastructure Studies (CBEIS), a GOLD LEED certified building, is a 126,000 GSF shared facility for academic engineering and design programs at Morgan State University. The Center houses research and instructional programs for the School of Architecture and Planning and School of Engineering's Civil Engineering, Transportation Studies, and National Transportation Center (NTC).

As stewards of the built environment, it is important that we set an example and share the responsibility of taking care of our building.  Keeping a well maintained environment is healthy - physically, mentally, and socially.   Below is general information and guidelines for the building:   

Building Access

Below are the hours for CBEIS

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM*
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

*For weekday access, the CBEIS doors (north and south entrance) will be unlocked from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. For access outside the aforementioned hours, CBEIS users must use their BEAR (ID) CARD. 

Building Support

Please report any CBEIS building issues (lighting, heating/cooling, jammed locker, etc.) to the SA+P Dean's Office (CBEIS 104) or email cbeis@morgan.edu

All other academic/administrative buildings need to contact the University Physical Plant at work.control@morgan.edu.

For Residence Halls, students need to login into their Residence Life Portal and submit their complaint or contact Residence Life Maintenance at reslife@morgan.edu or 443-885-7843. 

Housekeeping

The University is committed to developing a "green cleaning" program for all housekeeping practices in CBEIS. Cleaning methods established in the University's housekeeping policy emphasize the removal of indoor pollutants while maintaining a safe, healthy environment for all workers and building occupants.    Keeping CBEIS and its surrounding's clean is everyone's responsibility.  Students, faculty, and staff are expected to clean up after themselves at all times. To help keep the spaces clean, eating and drinking is prohibited in the classrooms, labs, studio and seminar rooms. There are numerous trash cans and recycle bins strategically located throughout the building for trash disposal.

If you notice any housekeeping needs that should to be addressed, (i.e. toilet tissue missing in bathroom, vaccum office, etc.), please feel free to let one of the housekeeping staff members know.  Any other housekeeping requests, please email cbeis@morgan.edu.  SUBJECT: housekeeping. 

Security

The safety of the students, faculty, and staff is the highest priority for the School of Architecture and Planning. With Morgan State University being an open campus, it is imperative for the health, welfare and safety of students, faculty, and staff that everyone complies with the building's hour of operations. For any emergencies, please contact University Police at 443-885-3103.  Please report any suspicious behavior throughout the building to the Dean's Office (CBEIS 104) or email at cbeis@morgan.edu.  

First Aid

For minor cuts and bruises, first aid kits are located strategically throughout the building. For major accidents, please contact the University Police at 443-885-3103.  

CBEIS Room Request

All shared and SA+P space requests for events and meetings must be submitted to the Dean's Office for the School of Architecture and Planning for approval. Please do not occupy a space without formally requesting availability in the SA+P Dean's Office.

For meetings, special activities or events, please email cbeis@morgan.edu and someone will contact you within 2-3 business days.

Digital Message Boards

Building and Schools' information will be disseminated on a regular basis. There are designated digital message boards for official school communication.  If students, faculty, or staff want to post information or flyer on the official boards, he/she must complete the request form. Students and faculty should check these boards on a regular basis.   

Noise Management

Students and faculty are to be respectful of other educational activities within the core learning environment. Please keep noise to a minimum in the atrium, studio, and seating areas while classes are in session.

Smoking, Drug, and Alcohol Policy

Morgan State University is a smoke free campus. Drugs and Alcohol are prohibited in CBEIS and the Morgan Campus. Click here to review the University’s policy. 

Green Roof

There are two (2) green terraces located in CBEIS. One is located of the south end of SA+P studio and the other is located on the east end of the second level. The terraces will be used for events, meeting, and/or classes. All formal terrace activities must be approved by the SA+P Dean's Office. Please send a formal request to cbeis@morgan.edu. The terraces close on Mon-Fri at 10:00 PM and closed on Weekends.