厚德楼，1999年建成，为西丽湖园区行政办公核心场所。“厚德”语出《周易》“地势坤，君子以厚德载物”，喻效法大地，以深厚德行承载使命。与楼前“正德”路相呼应，紧扣校训“德业并进”中“立德”之本。楼体南北围合成院，静谧有序；顶上钟塔既昭时刻，亦勉惜阴。楼体外观白蓝色调，呼应现代工业之风，体现产教融合之特色，与日新楼色彩相映，气象明净庄重，意蕴务实进取。
Completed in 1999, Houde Building serves as the main administrative office for Xili Campus (Xili LakeArea). The name“Houde”comes from the Book of Changes (I Ching):“The earth is vast and receptive; the superior person carries all things with great virtue(Kun hexagram).”. It resonates with Zhengde Road in front of the building, closely reflecting the University’s motto: “Advance in Virtue” The building has a U-shape design within an enclosed courtyard. A clock tower at the top not only indicates time, but also reminds one to cherish every moment. A modern industrial exterior of white-and-blue color scheme, echoing the University’s philosophy of integrating industry and education. Its colors complement the Rixin Building, presenting a clean, dignified atmosphere, and conveys a spirit of pragmatism and progress.
