The project: The University of Washington expanded their undergraduate dormitory/housing options for students and has built three new residence halls in Seattle: Lander, Terry, and Maple Halls.

Project Amenities: The three new eight-story buildings totaling 632,960-sf will house 1,750 students. Lander Hall, located in the West Campus neighborhood, houses 650 students and includes three levels of common areas, including a two-story lounge for students, study rooms, five-venue dining center, a student resource desk, and one level of underground parking that connects to Terry and Maple Halls. At the base of the building you will find the largest dining hall for student residents in the West campus, including a chef’s table where students can participate in cooking demonstrations and learn about nutrition. Outside you will find a landscaped courtyard that serves as a private outdoor space for residents. The building’s design fosters the relationship between students and the community, enriching the student’s living and learning experiences on campus.

Terry and Maple Halls provide rooms with a view of the pacific northwest, two levels of HFS offices, and shared amenity spaces at the base of the building spaces that supported the University’s mission to enrich student’s lives beyond the classroom. These spaces include a music lab, maker space, and great room encouraging students to explore new activities and connect socially. The three housing buildings also are located near a new light rail station and bike paths, making for a walkable and easy commute to campus.

Technical Scope: IMEG evaluated the renovation and replacement of all mechanical and plumbing systems located throughout the three residence halls with the team to meet with the goal of meeting the AIA 2030 challenge. The project’s mechanical “big idea” is to incorporate the utilization of the University of Washington’s campus central cooling water (CCW) loop for heat recovery benefits. This system saves on both heating and cooling energy. The design also utilized the CCW loop for cooling during the summer and as a “heat sink,” providing water source pump heating recovery during the winter.

Project outcome: The three replacement resident halls give a “reintroduction” of the city grid to students and promotes residential and student life options worth celebrating. The resident halls integrate both the campus and the city providing students with a modern space to call home that will aid in their academic success. All three of the housing buildings achieved LEED-NC Gold Certification.