Atwater Commons
Atwater Commons is a prime example of sustainable design on Middlebury’s campus. Both the dining hall and the newest residence halls were designed with sustainability as a high priority without sacrificing functionality or comfort. In addition to Atwater Dining Hall, the two buildings of Atwater Residence Halls, known as Atwater Suites, use an innovative ventilation system to cut down on energy use without sacrificing thermal comfort. The building sites were chosen to minimize visual impact and reduce impervious surface area, and much of the building material used was recycled. For more information on Atwater Commons, visit Sustainability website.