Ray W. Herrick Laboratories

Founded in 1957, Herrick Labs at Purdue University supports world-class Mechanical Engineering research for students, faculty, and industry. Among the facilities available are HVAC and indoor air quality labs; advanced engine test cells; acoustics, noise, and vibration testing; and unique perception-based engineering labs. Herrick Labs is also home to the Center for High Performance Buildings, which partners with industry to develop new technologies in sustainable building systems, indoor environments, human perception and comfort, and high performance equipment.