has a rich history dating back to 1922. So when it was time to build new
faculty housing, they wanted to ensure that the dwellings would not only adhere
to how the school and faculty interact, but also fit in with the existing
structures on campus. The result is a faculty village with sustainability
features and open plans inside and outside.
Keiser Homes in Oxford, Maine, worked with Windigo Architecture LLC to design and
build four structures for
single family and two two-family homes to create six total units of new
housing. The houses have a craftsman style feel, taking a nod from the
aesthetics of the oldest buildings on campus. In addition, many
energy-efficient features were built in, including spray foam insulation, a
roof with a R-60 insulation value, LED lighting and a geothermal heat pumping
system to provide efficient heating and cooling for the homes. Open floor
plans, decks and porches allow for faculty and students to gather, as they
often do during the school year.
By using a modular construction, the amount of work on
campus was greatly decreased.
According to David Cuttler, President of Keiser, “We were
thrilled to have been a part of this project for
The project presented unique challenges, and the end result is a true village
feel for faculty and students. The new housing will help the school accommodate
growing faculty.”
