The William C. and Elizabeth H. Latham Agriculture and Natural Resources Building provides research and office spaces, a conference room, and a lounge for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Natural Resources and Environment. 

The building contains eight full-size growth chambers that are two stories tall and enable researchers to conduct research on life-size trees.

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William C. and Elizabeth H. Latham

The Latham Agriculture and Natural Resources Building honors William C. "Bill" and Elizabeth H. Latham, founders of Budget Motels Inc. Bill Latham, a 1956 alumnus, served on the board of visitors and was a member of the alumni and conference center National Leadership Campaign Committee. He served on the Pamplin Advisory Council, Alumni Association board, and Virginia Tech Foundation board. The Lathams co-chair the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Campaign Steering Committee.

Building History

Lathan Hall was built in 2003-06. It was occupied in June 2006 and dedicated Sept. 22, 2006.

Address: 220 Ag Quad Lane  |  Map Grid: L-7
Originally Built: 2006  |  Abbreviation: LATH
Latitude: 37.22454 | Longitude: -80.42259