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External Partners Alumni Search Submit Return to home Search Search About About Olin Home Why Olin Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Leadership & Strategy News & Media Events Contact Us Programs Programs Home Explore Our Programs BS in Business Administration MBAs Specialized Master's Doctoral Executive Education Dual Degrees Faculty & Research Faculty & Research Home Faculty Directory Research Research Centers Olin Brookings Commission Olin Award Student Resources Student Resources Home Career Services Center for Experiential Learning Entrepreneurship Academic Calendars Student Organizations For Current Students For Military Veterans Admissions Admissions Home Scholarships & Aid Attend Program Events Visit Olin Ask a Student Student Profiles Request Information Refer a Candidate External Partners Alumni Loop Lofts win AIA award April 20, 2017 By WashU Olin Business School 1 minute read Home News Loop Lofts win AIA award The Lofts at Washington University in St. Louis, better known as the &＃8220;Loop Lofts&＃8221;, have been named a winner in the 2017 AIA Housing Awards in the Specialized Housing category. The Loop Lofts were one of 14 projects selected by the American Institute of Architects selected as the winners of its annual Housing Awards, &＃8220;to recognize the best in housing design and promote the importance of good housing as a necessity of life.&＃8221;Here&＃8217;s the official AIA description of the lofts:This 280,000-square-foot mixed-use project (including retail and 415 beds in loft-style apartments) represents the University&＃8217;s efforts to revitalize its surrounding neighborhood by locating student apartments in &＃8220;the Loop&＃8221; &＃8211; an incredibly vibrant 24-hour urban district located six blocks from the university.A unique type of residence hall, the project explores ways of adapting residential life models of living and learning to an urban model. Student residences in transparent towers over ground floor retail immerse students in the urban life of the Loop.A new pedestrian mews, activated by student residences with stoops, connects The Loop with a residential neighborhood to the north. The project visibly expresses its commitment to sustainable living and is LEED Platinum certified. Key elements include bioswales, rain gardens, photovoltaic and solar thermal systems, sustainable building materials and high-efficiency glazing. A south-facing solar shading system is one of the key architectural focal points of the project. Link to article&＃160;in Arcihtect Journal of AIA Related news release About the Author WashU Olin Business School Firmly established at the Gateway to the West, Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis stands as the gateway to something far grander in scale. The education we deliver prepares our students to thoughtfully make difficult decisions—the kind that can change the world. Contact Us For assistance in finding faculty experts, please contact Washington University Public Affairs. Monday&＃8211;Friday, 8:30 to 5 p.m. Sara Savat, Senior News Director, Business and Social [email protected] &＃160; Kurt Greenbaum,Communications [email protected] Twitter: WUSTLnews Share article Apply Now Visit Us Request Info One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 [email protected] 314-935-7301 News & Media Events Faculty Directory WashU Center for Career Engagement Washington University home Olin Links Sitemap Privacy Policies Title IX Accessibility ©2024 Washington University in St. Louis