Summer Housing

Clayton A. Gay hall is composed of two towers, connected by a central lounge complete with a plasma TV, ping-pong, pool table, and vending machines, and an outdoor sand volleyball court adjacent to the building.

David C. Johnson Independence Hall  has three wings. Each wing has its own lounge fronted by a balcony, and kitchen area. Indy also has a large main lounge area with a plasma TV, ping pong, and pool tables.

The contemporary residence hall is the first to be built on campus since 1971, and was designed to meet Minnesota B3 sustainability guidelines. The two-story hall offers suite-style housing, with four-person suites (with single and double occupancy rooms), four floor lounges and kitchenettes, a central lounge, patio, and study space.

GREEN INITIATIVES

One of the unique traits of this residence hall is that it is designed for students who are interested in live sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyles. Here are just some of the environmentally friendly designs of the Green Prairie Community:

Sited to maximize green design potential and connection to the prairie ecosystem.
Constructed with high thermal mass insulated concrete forms (ICF) to prevent winter heat loss and summer heat gain.
Designed with daylight views in all residential and public spaces.
On site orchard, edible landscapes, and gardens.
Abundant bike racks.
Interior finishes support healthy air quality (i.e. Low VOC paints, coatings and carpet).
Low-flow plumbing fixtures to conserve water.
Enhanced building systems commissioning will ensure measure energy use and ensure optimal systems function
Green Prairie programs including a green education program, community meals with foods from onsite gardens and other local sustainable sources, and more.

The on-campus apartment complex is composed of four separate buildings each housing eighteen apartments and the Apartment Community Building, also known as the "Cube". Each apartment building is divided into three sections of six apartments.