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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 placed in June 2024.

  • Anticipated completion date summer 2026 

what's currently happening

  • Excavation for the HW/CW Loop started 3/17 and will run for about a month. 
    • During that time, Fayerweather Hill Rd will be closed to through traffic. Access to Richardson & Observatory lots will be via Observatory Rd, which will be open to traffic in both directions. 
  • Framing work has started on the north side, and we can see the rooms taking shape inside.
  • Exterior masonry work continues, finishing North Fayerweather and moving on to Mid.
  • Roof replacement is picking up the pace as we move into more cooperative weather
  • Infill structures are due to be complete by the end of the month.