Creative Labs Center
The Creative Labs Center (CLC) will have limited hours of operation. Please check the for the most up-to-date hours.
To submit files for printing, 3D printing, lasercutting and the CNC, students will need to enroll in the to access PaperCut.
The Creative Labs Center (CLC) offers specialized workshops and studio space focused on advanced technologies for design visualization, production and simulation.
Students, faculty and staff can troubleshoot, ask questions and chat with CLC staff members via the .
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 for updates to operating hours
CLC phone: 303-735-6177
envd.clc@colorado.edu
In-House Design Fabrication Lab
Submitting files, projects & materials
Environmental Design students will have access to submit their files, projects and materials to the CLC fabrication labs.
The CLC is expanding the stock of material for students to purchase. Students can select their material in PaperCut when submitting their job. PaperCut can be accessed through the .
The CLC is divided into five fabrication labs:
Wood Shop
Metal Shop
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
Laser Lab
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 .
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
3D Print Lab
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 . 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.
CNC Milling Lab
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 . 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
Computer Lab
Computers are routinely updated with the latest versions of Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, Rhino and SketchUp. Students have remote access to the computer labs.