View a gallery of images from a tour of the Earth, Energy and Environment Center being constructed at the University of Kansas.

photo by: Nick Krug

Robert Goldstein, KU distinguished professor of geology and associate dean for natural sciences and mathematics goes over some of the details around the exterior of the Earth, Energy and Environment Center on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. The center is scheduled to open on Nov. 21, 2017.

photo by: Nick Krug

A view of the exterior of the construction at Slawson Hall.

photo by: Nick Krug

Slawson Hall will feature an industrial outreach and tech center.

photo by: Nick Krug

Senior project manager Joshua Jones of Turner Construction Co. points out some of the features being built within the Earth, Energy and Environment Center on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. The center is scheduled to open on Nov. 21, 2017. At right is Robert Goldstein, KU distinguished professor of geology and associate dean for natural sciences and mathematics.

photo by: Nick Krug

This room within Slawson Hall will be used as a virtual reality cave to allow for 3-D simulations.

photo by: Nick Krug

'Floating' meeting rooms will be enclosed in glass and positioned over the main stairway within Slawson Hall at the Earth, Energy and Environment Center.

photo by: Nick Krug

Senior project manager Joshua Jones of Turner Construction Co. points out some of the features of an office in Slawson Hall that overlooks the Central District during a tour of the Earth, Energy and Environment Center on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. The center is scheduled to open on Nov. 21, 2017. In back is Robert Goldstein, KU distinguished professor of geology and associate dean for natural sciences and mathematics.

photo by: Nick Krug

A bridge, which will be encased in glass connects Slawson Hall with Ritchie Hall.

photo by: Nick Krug

Ritchie Hall will feature a 162-seat engaged learning classroom.