Creative Labs Center
Located in Room 152 in the Center for Innovation and Creativity Building
East Campus, 1777 Exposition Dr.
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Expanded operating hours will be offered during peak semester times.
See Canvas for updates to operating hours
Phone: 303-735-6177
Email: envd.clc@colorado.edu
In-House Design Fabrication
Submitting files, projects & materials
Environmental Design students can submit their files, projects and materials to the CLC fabrication labs.
The CLC is expanding the stock of materials for students to purchase. Students can select their material in PaperCut when submitting their job. PaperCut can be accessed through the Creative Labs Canvas Course.
The Laser Lab houses four digitally controlled laser cutters for engraving and cutting a variety of materials up to ¼ inch in thickness. The DMC offers laser cutting training for all students. Students can submit their files through the PaperCut web service. Once the file has been approved it will be placed in the queue. PaperCut can be accessed through the Creative Labs Canvas Course.
Please allow 2-5 business days for execution. This will depend on the current load of project files. Typically, the laser lab will have the quickest turn around time.
- 18" x 32" Universal Laser (3)
- 24" x 36" Epilog Fusion Edge
This lab houses Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Resin (SLA) 3D printers for student use. There is no charge for 3D print time, however, there is a charge for material, which is calculated by the weight of the printed project. We have several colors and types of filament available.
Students can submit their files through the PaperCut web service as Rhinoceros 3D (.3dm) files, and will be reviewed by CLC staff. PaperCut can be accessed through the Creative Labs Canvas Course. Be sure to click on "Print Rooms/FabLabs" to submit your job, and that you have selected your pickup location. Once the file has been approved it will be placed in the queue.
Please allow 2-5 business days for execution. This will depend on the current load of project files.
The Metal Shop houses equipment and spaces for grinding, cutting, welding and powder coating metals. This shop also houses a vertical mill and a 4' x 3' CNC Plasma Cutter.
- TIG Welder (2)
- MIG Welder (3)
- Ferrous & Aluminum Miter Saws
- Ferrous & Aluminum Drill Presses
- Ferrous & Aluminum Bench Grinders
- Hydraulic Bandsaw
- Plasma Cutter
- CNC Plasma Cutter
- Vertical Mill
- Powder Coating Booth & Oven
The CNC Milling Lab houses CNC mills that are capable of 2 ½-axis profiling and 3-axis surfacing and 4-axis milling. These machines are operated by our Creative Labs managers. Students are required to submit a properly formatted Rhinoceros 3D file prior to scheduling a fabrication time. There is no charge for CNC router time, however, it is up to the student to purchase their own sheet material. Select options of high-grade plywood and MDF is available for sale in the Creative Labs Center.
Students will need to submit their files through the PaperCut web service. PaperCut can be access through the Creative Labs Canvas Course. Be sure to click on "Print Rooms/FabLabs" to submit your job, and that you have selected your pickup location. Once the file has been approved it will be placed in the queue.
Please allow 3-7 business days for execution. This will depend on the current load of project files. Typically, the CNC lab will have the longest turn around time.
- 4' x 8 ' CNC 4-axis ability
- 2' x 3' CNC (3-axis)
- Desktop CNC for aluminum milling
- 4' x 3' plasma CNC
Computers are routinely updated with the latest versions of Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, Rhino and SketchUp. Students have remote access to the computer labs.