The Science, Technology, Environment, Policy, and Society (STEPS) facility, completed in 2010, provides a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment for natural and social scientists and engineers.

The $62.1 million, 135,000-square-foot facility features research and teaching labs for earth and environmental science and environmental engineering; undergraduate instructional labs for biological sciences, chemistry, and earth and environmental science; and offices for the interdisciplinary Environmental Initiative.  In keeping with Lehigh’s commitment to environmental principles, the building meets the standards of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, minimizing global environmental impact and raising awareness of sustainable development on campus. Art incorporated into the building construction, which includes large public installations by nationally renowned artist Larry Kirkland, reflects the natural environment and complements the overall design.

The STEPS facility positions Lehigh as a global leader in addressing energy- and environment-related research issues.