Burlington, MA – Erland Construction recently completed a new 22,000 square foot student/faculty residence hall for Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Teaming with ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge, Erland completed the new dormitory hall in early August 2012.
This two-story, wood-framed structure features three faculty apartments and 30 single bedrooms for students. The new residence hall also has common rooms on each floor, a game room, and four bathrooms. Premium finishes include quarter sawn maple trim and a slate roof with copper flashings, gutters, and downspouts. Several sustainable components were also incorporated into this building including photovoltaic solar panels, low VOC paint and adhesives, solar hot water system, and open cell foam insulation.
Deerfield Academy is an independent secondary school committed to high standards of scholarship, citizenship, and personal responsibility. Through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, extensive co-curricular program, and supportive residential environment, Deerfield encourages each student to develop an inquisitive and creative mind, sound body, and strong moral character.
Erland Construction, with offices in Burlington, Massachusetts and East Windsor, Connecticut, is the region’s leading open shop construction management and general contracting firm. The company has the specialized expertise for new construction, additions, and renovations in major market sectors including academic, residential, commercial, and healthcare.
