McLaughlin Cluster, Hanover, New Hampshire
Dartmouth College constructed the McLaughlin Cluster as part of the North
Campus expansion. The two dormitory buildings contain one hundred thirty-seven
thousand square feet, provide living amenities, social commons, and study
rooms for three hundred forty-four occupants.
We assisted with site design, incorporating Low Impact Development strategies
to reduce stormwater flow off-site, encourage infiltration back into the
ground, and treat "First Flush" flow. Our site design process particularly
involved locating and identifying existing underground utilities in order
to site and prepare a foundation plan for the dormitory structures. Additionally,
we facilitated traffic and pedestrian access improvements from Maynard
Street, and teamed with Richard Burke to complete the landscape and pedestrian
access on-site.
This McLaughlin Cluster was designed using U.S. Green Building Council
principles, and is scheduled to receive LEED Certification after completion.
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