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Bowdoin Coffin St. Dormitories
Brunswick, Maine – Bowdoin’s Coffin Street dormitories are LEED® Silver. Many components of the new dorms, including the materials, heating system and rainwater system all contribute to the overall sustainability of the buildings.
Features include:
  • The geothermal heating system takes heat out of groundwater, reducing Bowdoin’s need for fossil fuels.  
  • Individual thermostats are present in each dorm suite, and all windows can be opened to promote maximum student comfort.
  • Many of the materials used in construction are locally manufactured, and are composed of a certain percentage of recycled content  
  • During the construction process waste was carefully separated so much of it could be recycled
  • Large windows and skylights allow light to filter through the building and reduces the need for electricity during daylight hours
  • The roofs on both buildings are EnergyStar© rated, which means they are white instead of black. White roofs trap less heat, which mean the buildings do not require as much cooling as a typical dorm in hot weather.
  • The rainwater system traps rain in a large tank, where it is purified by ultraviolet radiation and pumped to the toilets. This practice eliminates the use of treated potable water for toilet flushing.
  • Indoor bike rooms and outdoor racks. These easily accessible rooms and racks encourage students to bike to class and into town, rather than drive a few blocks. This allows more parking for visitors, faculty and staff, and cuts down on gas emissions in the Brunswick area.
LEED Standing: LEED - NC Silver

Architect: Kyu Sung Woo Architect, Inc.
lkozloski@kswa.com
(617) 547-0128

Builder: Barr and Barr, Inc.
shughes@barrandbarr.com
(508) 879-5750

Engineer: Harriman Associates
cgreim@harriman.com
(207) 784-5100
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