University Research Institutes and Centers

Institute for Coastal Ecology & Engineering's goal is to foster research on the restoration of coastal ecosystems (wetlands and estuaries) in the United States.

Building Institute is UL Lafayette’s integrated project delivery, develop-design-build institute. The Building Institute brings architecture students, architects, engineers and contractors together in the design and construction of single-family, market-rate homes.

Coastal Community Resilience Studio is a project-based initiative addressing the complexities of restoration and preservation in the Louisiana Coastal Zone.

Community Design Workshop's mission is to assist in the rebuilding of Lafayette’s downtown area and its traditional neighborhoods, as well as assisting surrounding small towns and cities throughout the state. The core principles of the CDW are the creation of clearly defined squares, streets, and parks, and the integration of alternative forms of public transit.

Ira Nelson Horticulture Center is an instructional facility that educates the students and community about renewable resources and horticultural practices.

Center for Cultural and Eco-Tourism seeks to engage communities to preserve and share Louisiana's cultural traditions and environmental resources.