Brown University Wellness Center and Residence

Providence, RI

The design of this building is centered on a holistic approach to wellness and well-being, which is likewise the approach to sustainable design. The structure is a hybrid of steel framing and CLT, which is left exposed and provides building residents with natural wood ceilings. Infused with a commitment to well-being, the interior connects users to several outdoor courtyard rooms to further amplify the healing aspects of direct access to nature. Public programming on the lower levels is referred to as areas for “fusion,” where residents, students, patients, staff and clinicians can come together as a larger community centered on well-being.

Version History
  • Project uploaded by Nancy Varney on 03-26-2020
  • Project last updated by WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN) on 08-20-2024
Project Details
  • Number Of Stories

    5

  • Bldg system

    Mass Timber

  • Sq. Meters

    8,918

  • Construction Type:

    III-B

  • Building Type:

    Student Housing

  • Material Types:

    Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
    Hybrid (wood with steel or concrete)

Project Team
  • Jensen Hughes
    Jensen Hughes Code & Fire Alarm
  • LeMessurier
    LeMessurier Structural Engineer
  • USG
    USG Gypsum underlayment and sound mat
  • Nancy Varney
    Nancy Varney Structural Engineer
  • Acentech Inc. Acoustic Engineer
  • Andelman & Lelek Engineering Energy Modeling Consultant
  • Encore Fire Protection Fire Protection
  • Environmental Systems, Inc. Mechanical Engineer
  • GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Geotechnical Engineer
  • HLB Lighting Design Lighting Designer
  • Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc. Plumbing Engineer
  • Kalin Associates Specifications
  • Rossi Electric Co. Electrical Contractor
  • Shawmut Design & Construction Construction Manager
  • Stephen Stimson Associates Landscape Architect
  • Sterling Engineering Co., Inc. Electrical Engineer
  • The Green Engineer Sustainability Consultant
  • Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. Civil Engineer
  • William Rawn Associates, Architects, Inc. Architect
Version History
  • Project uploaded by Nancy Varney on 03-26-2020
  • Project last updated by WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN) on 08-20-2024
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