ISU Geoffroy Residence Hall

Project Type

Education

Size

193,061 square feet

Completion Date

December 2016

Project Location

Ames, IA

Opus Office

Des Moines

Creating a Dynamic Living Experience for Iowa State Students

With a growing student population and increasing demand for on-campus housing, Iowa State University (ISU) chose our
Client Direct Services to deliver its first new residence hall in more than a decade.

This significant project required a thoughtful and creative design. To provide the most value possible for the budget, our design-builders went above and beyond, including more of what the university wanted and designing the building to serve students for decades to come, including:

maximized bed count – 12% more beds than ISU's minimum requirement at up to 45% lower cost per bed than comparable projects
a lobby entrance twice the size of the minimum requirement
a nearly column-free structure that provides future flexibility
increased sustainability through LEED Gold Certified design and construction strategies
a student-centered design with increased natural light and ample study and social spaces throughout the building

We delivered all of this and more for over $1 million less than ISU's targeted budget.

Contractor

Opus Design Build

Architect

Opus AE Group

Sustainability Features

LEED Gold

100% of storm water runoff managed through a collection system and underground retention system
Locally based raw construction materials
Low-VOC materials for all finishes
Low-flow plumbing fixtures and toilets
Recycled over 77% construction waste
Natural lighting and views throughout the building
Individual high efficiency fan coils in each student room