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Student Housing University of Southern Denmark-CF MollerStudents at the <a href="http://www.sdu.dk/en/" target="_blank">University of Southern Denmark (SDU)</a> will soon have a new residence on the edge of their campus. <a href="http://www.cfmoller.com/" target="_blank">C.F. Møller</a> recently won an invitational competition to design the 14-story structure, which is composed of three towers arranged in a circle around a shared common space. The efficient building will meet Denmark's strict low-energy building codes and be surrounded by sustainable landscaping.1
Student Housing University of Southern Denmark-CF Moller<a href="http://www.cfmoller.com/" target="_blank">C.F. Møller's</a> winning design for a new student housing project at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense is a tower made up of three towers around a common shared space.2
Student Housing University of Southern Denmark-CF MollerPrivacy and sight lines were high priorities and each of the 250 student rooms enjoys views and balcony.3
Student Housing University of Southern Denmark-CF MollerA cluster of rooms becomes a new family unit and is centered around a shared kitchen and living room.4
Student Housing University of Southern Denmark-CF MollerThese clusters then are attached to a central commons and the heart of the building.5
Student Housing University of Southern Denmark-CF MollerThe building's design is a careful balance between privacy and community and will provide students with a healthy space in which to study and learn.6
Student Housing University of Southern Denmark-CF MollerThe 14-story tower will be built to meet the 2020 Danish low-energy building codes, and will include the use of a highly insulated and airtight building envelope, low-energy pre-fab concrete components, use of natural cross-ventilation, and extensive heat recovery from exhaust air, waste water, and showers.7
Student Housing University of Southern Denmark-CF MollerPassive design strategies like the building's shape, orientation, adaptation to climatic conditions, daylighting, ceiling heights and structural thermal mass help reduce energy use.8
Student Housing University of Southern Denmark-CF MollerThe balconies not only provide extra outdoor living space but also work to manage solar gain and help keep the rooms cool in the summer.9
Student Housing University of Southern Denmark-CF MollerEvolution of the building's form.10
Student Housing University of Southern Denmark-CF MollerShared versus private spaces.11
Student Housing University of Southern Denmark-CF MollerSite plan.12
Student Housing University of Southern Denmark-CF MollerGround floor plan.13
Student Housing University of Southern Denmark-CF MollerCross section of new student housing.14
