New dorm dawning
The new dormitory will house 144 permanent party members in 36 four room
modules. Each module provides a private bedroom and bathroom, along with a common kitchen, living space and laundry facility for the occupants. The dormitory has four three-story wings and a single-story commons building, central chiller plant and recreational spaces located in an outdoor courtyard. The construction achieves LEED silver certification, a national benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. As a final phase to the project, a modification is being issued to postpone the demolition of existing dorms 4904 and 4908, which will be renovated to accommodate residents until funding is secured for two more dorms planned for permanent party members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)