Both in plan and section, the building is composed of two types
of openings: five large-scale openings that correspond to entries,
views and outdoor spaces, and over 3,000 small-scale openings
acting as windows. Each of the 350 dorm rooms looks out from
an amazing nine windows (click
for image)! Built with a "perfcon" structure, each
opening is 2 x 2 feet and 18 inches deep, allowing for winter
light to enter while shading the rooms from the summer sun. A
number of these smaller openings connect to the interior and
act as the "lungs" of the building, drawing air into
and up through the building. The image at left illustrates the
different colors applied to the head and jambs, creating identity
for each "house" within the overall structure.
