Harvard Offers Students Sustainable LEED Certified Dorms
In keeping with Harvard’s university-wide commitment to sustainable building practices and campus operations, the university has just completed graduate housing that is set to achieve a high level of LEED certification. The 115,000 sq ft project houses 215 beds in over 30 different suite types, and includes a faculty director’s suite, a fitness room, study lounge spaces, a multipurpose room, and a garage that extends under the building.
The swanky housing is packed with renewable bamboo flooring, considered wall paneling, low VOC finishes, and regionally sourced siding with recycled content. It was also designed and engineered to minimize energy usage.
The housing was designed by architect Kyu Sung Woo, who recently won Korea’s version of the Nobel Prize - the Ho-Am Prize.
Source: worldarchitecturenews.com
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It’s only natural that college campuses lead the way for building in a sustainable fashion, though I’m worried that current economic pressures will slow the adoption.
re: Global Patriot
Well, these sort of building efficiencies can lead to great savings - it doesn’t have to stifle sustainable production.