Forward Thinking

LN Consulting provides building design solutions focused on health and sustainability, forged in analysis and technology, in collaboration with our clients and the communities they serve. Our consulting firm delivers intelligent, forward-thinking solutions that address building resiliency, energy optimization, and occupants’ safety.

(413) 776-9580

Northampton, MA

(802) 655-1753

Burlington, Vermont

LNconsulting.com provides housing for 45 students.

With nearly 9,000sf of living area, the student amenities in the four-level masonry structure include bathrooms on each level, a frst-foor lounge, and a three-season porch. Renovations included reftting the building’s lounge space with the original pocket-doors and adding additional outlets and data ports. Original historic features such as the interior wood paneling, freplaces, and the main stairway were preserved and the frst foor and lower level are now fully accessible.

Sustainability elements included thermal envelope upgrades, air barrier upgrades, and installing energy-effcient windows and a new ground source heating and cooling (geothermal) and electric heat pump system. The now 100% fossil fuel-free building will contribute to Champlain’s commitment to effciency and progress toward carbon neutrality.

The renovation also included robust foundation waterproofng, masonry repointing and repair, and slate roof repair.

A ribbon cutting and open house was held on Jan. 11 where project team members joined those from the college and community in celebrating the newlyrestored building.