Perdue School of Business

The Perdue School of Business is a signature academic building that strengthens Salisbury University’s campus identity while supporting a modern, collaborative business curriculum. The 113,000-square-foot facility anchors a new academic quadrangle and creates a central commons that opens directly onto the quad, an inviting hub for students, faculty, and visitors. Designed to serve both academic and regional business communities, the building includes a 200-seat auditorium, specialized teaching labs, team study rooms, a virtual learning center, a business outreach suite, and 23 flexible classrooms equipped with advanced instructional technology.

Generous student spaces, a campus café, and the Perdue Museum contribute to the building’s role as a vibrant social and academic destination. The outreach clinic and small-business incubator further extend the school’s impact by supporting entrepreneurship and economic development throughout the Eastern Shore region.

MEP Engineering for Comfort, Efficiency, and Sustainable Performance

Mueller provided comprehensive MEP engineering services for this LEED Gold facility, delivering high-performance systems that support Salisbury University’s goals for energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, and long-term operational savings. Key engineering strategies include:

• A geothermal system providing renewable heating and cooling capacity

• Exhaust air energy recovery systems to reduce heating and cooling loads

• High-efficiency condensing boilers to support low-temperature heating

• A high-efficiency, variable-flow primary chiller plant

• Demand-controlled ventilation to optimize airflow based on occupancy

• Daylighting design and lighting controls to reduce electrical energy consumption

Enhanced commissioning during the final construction phase ensured that all systems were fine-tuned for peak performance, maximizing efficiency and supporting the building’s LEED Gold certification.