Summary: Williams Village North is a dormitory complex set to be the national’s first university residence hall to receive the highest designation under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED rating system—a Platinum certification.

Incorporating such innovative energy misers as a solar-powered domestic hot water system to harness renewable energy was the brainchild of Aller-Lingle-Massey Architects P.C., the Architect of Record that teamed with Mackey Mitchell Architects and the general contractor, the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company to win the design-build competition for the $35-million facility.  Working closely with electrical designer BCER Engineers, Bergelectric is performing many of the core services that will help make the Platinum rating possible—including installation of power, interior lighting and site lighting renovations to enhance energy efficiency.

Expanding opportunities to save electricity while creating a little healthy competition, Berg crews have installed electric sub-meters on each floor and in each wing of the 129,000-sf facility.  These sub-meters allow students to monitor their own consumption and compete for the lowest usage.