Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Main Campus Housing
May 2010 – Massaro Corporation was selected by Indiana University of Pennsylvania to provide general construction services for new dormitories located at the main campus in Indiana, Pennsylvania. A ground-breaking in May 2006 marked the beginning of the four phase Residential Revival project.
The project scope, in the first two phases, included demolition of an existing dormitory and support buildings; construction of five new wood frame buildings totaling 706,000 square feet; footers and grade beams; brick exterior; mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; and ceramic tile and carpet flooring throughout. The project involved complex relocation of site utilities.
The project moved into Phase II in August of 2007 and was complete by August 2008. Preconstruction of Phase III began in May of 2008 and was complete by August 2009. Phase IV is currently under construction, which is slated for completion in August 2010.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania chose Massaro Corporation and WTW Architects to design and build the largest student replacement project in the country. And we built it GREEN. This student housing project was developed through a unique public/private partnership and provides students with an enhanced sustainable living/learning environment. The project offers students a variety of housing options, common programming spaces, and exterior landscaped spaces that promote social and academic growth while fostering a strong sense of sustainable.
To create this sustainable living/work environment the project team went to great lengths to achieve their goal of LEED Certification for each of the four phases of the project. Each phase incorporated various sustainable features achieving points in each of the LEED categories such as Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, and Energy and Atmosphere. Along with constructing the buildings of phase one the project also provided over 50% of the project’s site area as vegetated open space allowing the campus to maintain its rural setting. Where paving was required the project used light colored concrete or provided shading to minimize heat gain due to the heat island effect. The sites’ landscaping was designed to not required an irrigation system by utilizing native plantings therefore eliminating water waste. By using heat recovery wheel units, high R-value roof and wall insulation, efficient light fixtures, and high efficiency heating and cooling systems, the phase one building showed a 16% energy cost savings compared to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standard. During the course of construction the project team diverted 4,483 tons, or over 90% of the on-site generated waste from a landfill. Lastly the buildings were designed to allow views outside for over 90% of the occupied space. Currently phase one has already been awarded certification with phase two, three, and four on the way.