Steve Freihon/Related-Oxford
New York, New York
Harvard University, Graduate Student Residence
A new red brick dormitory blends with its collegiate context while meeting Passive House requirements, contributing to the University’s sustainability goals.
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Project Details
Project Partners
Northstar Project & Real Estate Services, Marvel Architects
Owner
Harvard University Housing
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Completion Date
Area
334,787 ft²
Sustainability
Phius 2021 ZERO Certification, LEED Gold Certifiable for Boston Article 37 compliance, ILFI Core Certification
Number of Beds
546
Number of Rooms
276
overview
Located on the Allston side of the Charles River, a new dormitory will provide expanded housing for Harvard University graduate students and their affiliates. Designed by Marvel Architects, the building’s stepped form and red brick exterior allow it to blend with its collegiate context, while adherence to Passive House principles contributes to the University’s sustainability goals.
We are providing sustainability consulting services for the 334,787-square-foot dormitory, which will offer 276 units and 546 beds, an event space, fitness center, a landscaped courtyard and an underground parking garage.
highlights
- Our sustainability team is serving as the sustainability project manager overseeing the certification programs.
- The new building aligns with Harvard’s Healthier Building Academy initiative and contributes to its sustainability goals of achieving fossil fuel neutrality by 2026 and complete fossil fuel independence by 2050.
- The project is pursuing Phius 2021 ZERO Certification, ILFI Core Certification and is LEED Gold Certifiable for Boston Article 37 compliance.
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