Franklin & Marshall College – New College House

Project Type

Higher Education
Sustainable

Project Description

Preconstruction and construction management services for a new four- story dormitory. New College House carries forward the heritage of architect Charles Z. Klauder’s much-loved Georgian master plan and buildings with its simply massed expression of red brick, stone, painted wood trim, and slate roof.

The project includes:

• 188-beds (suites, apartments, and dorm rooms)
• Multipurpose space
• Seminar room
• Small group room
• Offices

This project has been awarded the USGBC LEED Silver Certification. Sustainable building features include:

• Rain gardens
• Energy recovery units in HVAC system
• Use of local/regional building materials
• FSC-certified wood
• Material with high recycled content

Awards

Award of Excellence - Keystone Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors

Award of Excellence Woodworking Category - Keystone Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors

Preservation Honor Award for New Construction - Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County