Project Information 

The first student housing facility constructed on the WSU Pullman campus since 1972 will set a new standard of quality for residential life, offering flexibility to adapt to students' changing needs while reflecting the University's values in sustainability and our commitment to enhancing the student experience.

This project is anticipating a LEED™ Silver rating while maintaining WSU's distinctive materials palette. Several innovative “green” strategies are incorporated including geothermal heating and cooling, natural day lighting, sun shading devices to minimize heat load, site restoration with natural habitat and vegetation, water efficient landscaping, stormwater collection and reuse for irrigation, high reflective roof to reduce heat island effect, reduction of light pollution, educational signage system, water-use reduction in the building, construction waste management, use of regional materials, recycled materials and certified wood where possible.

The ground floor contains a central two-story lounge with a gas fireplace, the main entrance, classroom, meeting room and media center and other public functions designed to encourage student interaction. These spaces open to a large outdoor plaza on the west side and gardens to the east that showcase native Palouse vegetation. Every floor is equipped with a central “active” lounge focused on the main plaza below, as well as a “passive” study lounge facing exterior views of the surrounding area.

Students recommended a variety of room plan designs, including fourperson suites, two doubles sharing a bath/shower room, two singles sharing a bath/shower room, doubles and singles with their own bath/shower rooms, and doubles and singles that use a common bath/shower room. Each floor will have a lounge/study/kitchen/laundry area that is a common place to gather; students said informal interaction strongly correlates with their satisfaction with living in a residence hall.

The hall will house approximately 230 residents.