Society for College and University Planning
Residence Halls: Cozier and Greener
Gustavus University's residence halls went through a green renovation this summer. The Gustavian Week provides some of the details.
The summer construction projects, especially the stone infill on the Complex windows, were of a large enough scale to require a general contractor. Gustavus brought in Gosewisch Construction to aid campus employees with the summer projects. The addition of a contractor allowed the projects to be completed in the limited time span of the summer, and also allowed some of the Gustavus work force to engage in projects in academic buildings as well as residence hall renovations.
“We have the ability to change things pretty quickly and easily,” Strey said. “My hope is that students like the renovations that they see happening and the upgrading of the facilities. It’s all part of the college’s long range plan that is important for the college to stay up to date.”
SCUP's webcast later this week, Sustainable Residence Hall Renovation: Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks, is a must-see if you are interested in this topic and wish to begin planning for renovations next year. It is co-produced by ACUHO-I.
Labels: Student Services, facilities planning, Sustainability, green building, Residence halls, dormitories