Caruth Hall
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Project Type: New Construction
LEED® Status: Pursuing LEED® Certification
Opening: 2010
Architect: Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford
AD Scope: Acoustics, Presentation A/V,
Archival Recording, Basic Conference Systems,
Distance Learning System, Distributed Video
The Caruth Institute for Engineering Education is dedicated to innovative math and science programs and
curricula for students from kindergarten through college. Providing a home for the institute’s work, Caruth
Hall was constructed to LEED Gold Standards and is the new and improved space for teaching, research and
innovation. The hall is the third new engineering building constructed on the SMU campus in the last five years
and features a new auditorium, seven distance learning classrooms, four teaching labs, conference and board
rooms, multi-purpose room, amphitheater, lobbies and offices.Acoustic Dimensions worked on designs for the entire building including distance learning systems, LCD displays, projection systems, sound reinforcement and playback systems, camera planning and control rooms.
