In Maine, the new school of res-hall design prioritizes sustainability, style, and amenities
College of the Atlantic is among those Maine colleges focused on the environmental aspect of student residences.
By Sarah Stebbins | Downeast Magazine
Facing a dearth of affordable rentals in Bar Harbor, COA sought to house more of its 350 students on campus. Belfast’s OPAL architecture firm, which helped design the college’s Davis Center for Human Ecology to meet rigorous Passive House efficiency standards, was tasked with conceiving a 46-bed dorm that met those requirements, as well as some unusual ones from students.