The Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (EAIC) is an experimental hub for energy research at The Ohio State University, paving the way to a carbon-free future. The facility supports collaborative research and development for the next generation of smart energy systems, renewable energy and green mobility. With an expansive solar canopy and translucent polycarbonate façade, the building is designed for high-performance and energy efficiency. The Innovation Center massing and site design are driven by solar setbacks, ensuring adjacent buildings cast no shadow on EAIC’s solar canopy. The building design is focused on well-being within the workplace environment; enhancing collaboration, innovation, and productivity. Healthy spaces consider indoor air quality, daylight levels, and access to outdoor spaces. The Innovation and Advancement Center goes beyond a focus on the well-being of its occupants by delivering a high-performing building that exemplifies the future of smart energy design. Setting aggressive performance targets and showcasing cutting-edge infrastructure technologies enables the Innovation Center to act as a living laboratory, continually fed by the research and development occurring within its walls.