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New Residence Hall at East Campus

Opening in fall 2010, the new residence hall at East Campus will provide double and single rooms with private bath accommodations geared toward non-first year, undergraduate students. The new residence hall is intended to be a signature space that will support the academics and personal growth of residents, provide a place where programs, classes and events can be hosted, and most importantly, become a home away from home for 555 students. Located adjacent to East Campus Village, the new residence hall at East Campus will become the fourth residence hall to comprise the Reed Community (currently Morris, Payne and Reed Halls) and will be conveniently located near Hugh Hodgson School of Music, Lamar Dodd School of Art, Georgia Museum of Art, Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities, and the University Health Center. In addition, the new hall will provide easy access to residential parking as well as multiple bus routes and is a short distance to the Joe Frank Harris Dining Commons.

The New Residence Hall at East Campus (Building 1516) will feature:

• 9-month, academic year contracts
• Closed for University break periods (Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Breaks)
• Carpeted rooms
• Loftable, twin size beds with 80” mattresses
• Individual room thermostatic control
• High-speed Internet access (both Ethernet ports and wireless available)
• Covered bike storage
• Laundry and kitchen facilities throughout the building
• Lounges and study rooms on each floor
• A computer lab
• A large, multipurpose room equipped with state-of-the-art technology designed to accommodate programs or events
• Academic support space
• 24-hour staffed front desk
• Mail delivery service
• Undergraduate, graduate and professional live-in residence life staff 
• Administrative offices located on the first floor
• Access controlled security systems
• Sprinkler system and other life safety equipment

University Housing’s Commitment to Sustainable Design

Buildings significantly impact the natural environment and resources.  However, with some forethought and planning, these environmental impacts and the associated economic costs can be reduced.  Throughout the construction planning process, opportunities for sustainable development, the implementation of green design, improved indoor air quality, and water and energy efficiency have been identified.  By adopting green building strategies that save money and minimize impact on the environment, the Department of University Housing demonstrates its desire to be a good steward of the present and a builder for the future. 

The New Residence Hall at East Campus will be the first residence hall on UGA’s campus to be LEED certified.  The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System provides a set of standards for environmentally sustainable construction and maintenance.  LEED-certified buildings use key resources more efficiently when compared to other buildings.  In addition, LEED-certified buildings have healthier environments, which in turn contribute to higher productivity and improved health and comfort to residents and staff.

The New Residence Hall at East Campus sustainable design features will include:

• Locations on each floor for students to recycle materials
• Healthy, eco-friendly furnishings
• Increased levels of fresh air in the building
• Environmentally-friendly carpet that nets zero greenhouse gas emissions, meaning any greenhouse gases emitted during the lifecycle of the carpet are offset or balanced by investing in other projects that reduce or reverse the impact of those emissions
• ENERGY STAR qualified products
• Use of only Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood that guarantees the wood used in construction was from a well-managed forest 
• Energy-wise building surfaces including windows and shingles
• A high insulation value, thereby reducing energy loss throughout the building
• Use of treated graywater (recycled water from showers, sinks and washing machines) for flushing toilets
• Bioretention systems located near the building to filter pollutants from and treat stormwater runoff
• A rainwater catchment system for water recycling
• Drought-tolerant landscaping

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Click here for a campus map highlighting the New Residence Hall at East Campus.