Bard’s New Residence Halls Named Among Engineering News Record’s Best Projects of 2026 in New York and New England
The North Complex residence halls. Photo by Karl Rabe
Bard’s new North Complex residence halls, the newest student residences on campus, were given an Award of Merit in the Higher Education and Research category by the Engineering News Record, which included the halls as one of New York and New England’s Best Projects of 2026. Winning projects were judged based on the design and construction teams’ ability to overcome challenges, exhibit design and construction quality, execute work safely, contribute to industry innovation and best practices, and provide a benefit to the community. The residence halls are a group of five buildings that utilize “highly efficient building systems, airtight envelopes, high-performance windows and doors, geothermal heating and cooling, balanced ventilation systems and LED site lighting upgrades,” writes the Engineering News Record. “[The] winning projects all showcase quality, innovation, and community benefit.”
Progress toward clean energy and carbon neutrality is a key part of Bard's Climate Action Plan. Earlier this year, Bard’s Switch on Solar event commemorated Bard’s new 750kW solar array; solar arrays now generate 7% of the main campus’s electricity. The New Complex residence halls contribute to Bard’s commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2035.
Post Date: 11-11-2026
Progress toward clean energy and carbon neutrality is a key part of Bard's Climate Action Plan. Earlier this year, Bard’s Switch on Solar event commemorated Bard’s new 750kW solar array; solar arrays now generate 7% of the main campus’s electricity. The New Complex residence halls contribute to Bard’s commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2035.
Post Date: 11-11-2026