Landmark College Student Residences

'The Bridges' Student Residences

Landmark College chose Bread Loaf to design and construct five new residence buildings as part of a comprehensive master planning initiative. The residences house a total of eighty students. The project was completed on a fast-track schedule, addressing a complex permitting process.

The two-story buildings are nestled into a wooded hillside. A series of wood bridges link pedestrian paths to suites on the upper levels, while the lower levels are directly accessible. The clean functional design of these buildings and choice of finish materials complement elements that appeal to young adults.

Green Building/Sustainable Design

Building orientation and sun-shading
Overall building energy efficiency
Use of recycled and local materials
Low or no-VOC paints and sealants
Cellulose building insulation
Blower door testing and air sealing
Improved air quality through operable windows and mechanical ventilation systems
Efficient radiant heating
Energy efficient lighting
Energy Star® rated appliances
Water conserving plumbing fixtures
Construction waste management plan to recycle or salvage for reuse construction waste generated on-site

Awards

National Design-Build Excellence Award

2007

Private Sector Building - Under $15 Million

Design-Build Institute of America

Excellence in Architecture Award

2006

Honor Award

American Institute of Architects, Vermont

Best Builder Award

2006

Green Building, New Construction

Associated General Contractors of Vermont

Better Buildings by Design

2006

Excellence in Energy Conscious Building Design
Honorable Mention

Efficiency Vermont