ENR 2024 New England Best Projects
Excellence in Sustainability, Sustainability: Brown University Brook Street Residence Hall
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Brown University Brook Street Residence Hall
Providence
EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY
Submitted by: Dimeo Construction Co.
Owner: Brown University
Lead Design: TenBerke
General Contractor: Dimeo Construction Co.
Civil Engineer: Woodard Curran
Structural Engineer: Odeh Engineers Inc.
MEP Engineer: R.K. Baker
Electrical Engineer: Arup
Geotechnical Engineer: GZA
Encompassing two dormitories with apartment-like suites, the project is designed to encourage on-campus residency of seniors as it seamlessly integrates features of independent apartment living with communal dormitories.
The project accommodates approximately 350 students in two-, three- and four-bedroom options, each equipped with its own bathroom.
The mass timber project has all-electric systems and relies on renewable power sources to move the university toward its goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Design and construction techniques minimize environmental impact and maximize resource efficiency.
Photo courtesy Dimeo Construction Co.
Designed to LEED Gold certification, the project includes renewable resource construction materials and onsite stormwater treatment systems.
Stormwater management incorporates bioswales and biofiltration basins—enhancing onsite water treatment and promoting ecological resilience. The project team says these measures benefit the university by reducing operational costs, improving occupant comfort and contributing to the broader community by mitigating environmental impact and promoting sustainable development practices.
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The team says the comprehensive sustainability strategy represents a significant contribution to advancing sustainable construction practices.
