Meadows Apartments, Princeton University

Sustainability Consulting Role: Led comprehensive sustainability strategy that included educating Princeton leadership and staff on Passive house standards, performing detailed feasibility study and cost analysis to show value add for pursuing Phius certification. Coordinated with university facilities management and design team to achieve dual certification for both Passive House and LEED standards. (Work performed while at Thornton Tomasetti)

Climate-Forward Solutions Delivered:

  • Brought Passive House standards to Princeton

  • Passive House certification with ultra-high-performance building envelope

  • Incorporates rain gardens and green infrastructure to geothermal exchange wells, reduced greenhouse gas emissions,

  • Carbon sequestration and low-embodied-carbon materials.

  • Triple-pane glazing and airtight building envelope for maximum energy efficiency

  • Advanced heat recovery ventilation systems maintaining indoor air quality

  • Deep sunshading strategies optimized for building orientation

Performance Outcomes:

  • Phius+ Passive House Certification Achieved- one of the largest certified projects in the U.S.

  • LEED Silver certification (targeted)

  • 90% energy reduction compared to conventional student housing

  • Exceptional indoor air quality through continuous fresh air ventilation

  • Enhanced student comfort with consistent temperatures year-round

  • Model for sustainable institutional housing demonstrating scalability of Passive House standards

Designed by Mithun, the project represents a groundbreaking achievement in sustainable student housing, serving as one of the largest Passive House certified residential projects in the United States while addressing the evolving needs of graduate students and doctoral candidates.

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