Fordham University is undergoing renovations at its Rose Hill campus to the tune of $100 million, as reported by YIMBY.

 

HLW International LLP is leading the design and renovation components include sustainability upgrades and new student amenities.

According to YIMBY, when the college, located in Fordham Manor, opens for the fall 2021 semester, it will meet “Passive House standards.

 

Passive house (German Passivhaus) is a voluntary standard for energy efficiency in buildings, reducing the building’s ecological footprint. It results in ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling.

The renovated structure will also feature a 9,500-square-foot lounge, designed to encourage commuter and resident student interactions, as well as a 20,000-square-foot fitness center.

 

Student lounges will feature custom-built furniture with various spaces catering to different clubs and students’ studying habits, including high-top tables, living room lounge areas, and conference tables for larger meetings.

 

Construction is being completed in two phases. The first phase consists of a new 71,000-square-foot four-story building housing the student center, situated in front of the existing McGinley Center.

 

The second phase will include an arcade that connects the two structures, as well as renovations to the McGinley Center, and a new dining facility to be completed by 2025.

 

The college recently held a scaled-back, outdoor commencement celebration for graduating students.