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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

  • Observatory Road is closed to traffic between Ivy Lane and Fayerweather Hill Road, pedestrian access only.
  • Framing work has continuing in Mid Fayerweather and into South.
  • Exterior masonry work continues. Work is completed on North Fayerweather and moving on to Mid and South.
  • New floors are being poured in South Fayerweather, and a new stairwell is nearing completion.
  • The new, bright copper roof is complete on North Fayerweather, ongoing on Mid, while salvage of the old, patinaed copper roof begins on South. 
    • The old copper will be used for interior details.
  • Windows are installed in North Fayerweather, beginning in north infill.
  • New dormers are complete on Mid Fayerweather.