New Residence Hall for Student Housing

Project Snapshot 

Type: Residence Hall (Student Housing) 

Architects: Newman Architects

Size: 115,000 SF | ~350 beds | 6 stories 

Location: Binghamton University, NY 

Scope: Energy Modeling 

Focus: EUI validation, GHG emissions analysis 

The Situation 

A new residence hall was being developed to support student life with modern amenities, including suite-style living, study lounges, and shared community spaces. The project had defined EUI and GHG emissions targets as part of the owner’s requirements, requiring validation to confirm the design was aligned with performance goals. 

The Challenge 

The primary challenge was not design validation. The team needed confidence that performance targets would be met without over-investing time and effort into unnecessary modeling complexity. 

What We Did 

• Developed targeted energy model to validate EUI performance 

• Calculated GHG emissions aligned with project requirements 

• Focused on efficient modeling workflows to balance accuracy and effort 

• Provided clear confirmation of compliance with performance targets 

Key Insight 

• Not every project requires deeper complexity. In this project, the value was in right-sizing the level of analysis, focusing on accuracy without over-modeling. 

• Confirmed the project met EUI and GHG emissions targets 

• Provided the team with confidence in performance alignment 

• Delivered results efficiently, supporting project resources