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Fayerweather Hall

About the project

The Fayerweather Hall renovation is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enhance the student residential experience and increase the available bed count—all goals in alignment with Dartmouth's Housing Renewal strategy.  

This project will directly impact Dartmouth students for years to come, just as the building's performance will reduce its carbon footprint. These two vital elements—student life and sustainability—form the basis of the project scope and propel Dartmouth's ambitions to reimagine Fayerweather as an equitable, comfortable, and community-oriented residence hall. 

Project Goals

  • Installation of elevators and accessible entrances  

  • Addition of 35 student beds 

  • Increased energy efficiency through building and utility infrastructure upgrades 

  • LEED certification

  • Creation of new indoor and outdoor student spaces  

  • Addition of a new sidewalk along Observatory Road 

Project Timing

  • Construction began in June 2024.

  • Fencing was installed in June 2024.

  • Anticipated completion date is summer 2026.

what's currently happening

  • Excavation for the hot water conversion loop is complete. 
  • Fayerweather Hill road is reopened to through traffic with access to Richardson road.
  • Framing work has continued into Mid Fayerweather.
  • Exterior masonry work continues, finishing North Fayerweather and moving on to Mid.
  • The new, bright copper roof is going on to North Fayerweather while salvage of the old, patinaed copper roof begins on Mid. 
    • The old copper will be used for interior details.
  • The roof connecting North and Mid Fayerweather is in place and exterior walls are going up on the connector.
  • The final level of the south infill was poured, and the new structures are complete.
  • New sewer work is ongoing along Observatory Road
  • Observatory Road will close April 21 and remain closed for the duration of construction.