Wheaton College Pine Hall
26 East Main Street, Norton
![Wheaton College – Pine Hall](https://commodorebuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Aerial.png)
Certifications
- Passive House
Awards
- First Passive House Dormitory in MA
About This Project
Ground up construction of new residence hall with 178-beds for students, providing much-needed living space for the expanding community at Wheaton College. The building was constructed with steel-framing and planks, and includes a laundry room, student lounges, study rooms, a small student kitchen, a laundry room, and a multi-purpose room. A rigorous construction pace was maintained with careful adherence to the schedule and coordination with the school. Sustainability was a key theme in concept, materials, and construction, naming Pine Hall the first Passive House dormitory in MA while providing substantial financial savings to the owners.
Project Specifications
- 45,000 SF
- 20-month construction schedule
- Linear 3½ story double-loaded corridor style building spanning grade changes where a partial lower level resulted in 4 stories for the southern portion
- The envelope, windows, PVs, and HVAC systems were fine-tuned to PHIUS criteria making Pine Hall one of the lowest cost-per-student and most sustainable living facilities in the Northeast
- The new residence hall is expected to be 70% more energy-efficient than buildings that meet the standard state code
- The design incorporates the campus green adjacent to the buildings, providing views and connections to the main campus
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