RISD opens new residential hall
By: Julia DeGiovanni
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) celebrated the opening of a new dorm on Saturday.
North Hall is the college’s first newly constructed residential facility to open in 34 years.The building is the first cross-laminated timber (CLT)-steel hybrid residence hall in New England.
“We are excited to open a new residence hall that so fully supports RISD’s unique form of education, meeting the needs of today’s students- a generation unlike any before them,” notes President Rosanne Somerson.
The 40,790-square-foot structure will house 148 first-year students on six floors, featuring amenities such as living spaces, workrooms, social lounges, a shared kitchen and studio, a gallery space, and bike storage.
“Our broader institutional vision- as set forth in RISD’s new strategic plan- commits to contributing to a sustainable planet and to ensuring student health and wellness. This new residence hall demonstrates our collective dedication to both priorities.”
RISD says that North Hall is an innovative model for reducing energy use, limiting environmental impact, and providing a customized space designed to help students thrive.
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