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thacher dormitory

Nearby barns and Thacher’s Western ethos inform the aesthetic of this dormitory. The complex is organized as a square courtyard, fostering a sense of community among the students at this boarding school. The site slopes diagonally within the courtyard, and the roof planes descend from one corner down the perimeter of the square. Circulation occurs perpendicularly to this geometry, as people enter and exit through the sides. The dormitory embodies the environmental ethic inherent to the Thacher School’s pedagogy by fostering an indoor / outdoor lifestyle and being a model of sustainability for the academy. In addition to many green elements, the new structure reuses building materials salvaged from its predecessor.

Project Details

Year:

2008

Location:

Ojai, CA

Typology:

education

Program:

dormitory with cafeteria

Size:

13,500 sqft

Sustainable Features:

radiant heating

long-lasting metal roof

water collection for irrigation and fire suppression

solar heated water

salvaged wood and stone

non-toxic, natural paint finishes

natural cooling via cantilevered roof and monitored clerestory window vents

energy efficient lighting

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Thacher School

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