Photo courtesy of Benjamin Benshneider.
West Campus Residence Halls, University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Business Type
Four university-housing buildings with common areas and parking
Size
580,400 square feet
Architect
Mahlum Architects
Owner
University of Washington
Progress Report
Achieved 36% energy efficiency over code
Achieved 40% potable water efficiency over code
Certifications
- LEED Gold
Creating a comfortable home for more than 1,600 students, each of these four buildings offer unique spaces and services, including dining halls, retail spaces, a grocery store, fitness center, auditoriums, and classroom.
Special Features
- Natural ventilation
- Heat recovery
- Solar hot water (alternate)
- High-performance envelope—very low infiltration, R-5 glazing
- Daylight dimming
- Efficient lighting design
- Occupancy sensors
- High-efficiency condensing domestic hot-water heaters