“Walsh Family Hall will not only provide a beautiful and functional learning environment for our students, it will also serve as a model, allowing in-depth studies of timeless principles of classicism, “ said Michael Lykoudis, Francis and Kathleen Rooney Dean of Architecture. “The building will be a pedagogical and symbolic icon of the School’s architectural principles allowing students and faculty to point to its massing, character, and details as they teach and learn.”





The construction of Walsh Family Hall will emphasize economy while maximizing the architectural character in keeping with the values of sustainability and conservation for the long-term life of the building.The roof of the building will shed water and snow effectively and the cornices and eaves will be emblematic of the kind of construction taught in the Schools studios and classrooms.





Authentic sustainability is a cornerstone of the School’s curriculum - buildings must be made to last hundreds of years, not merely decades. New products and technology are only a small part of true sustainability, which begins with the design process and draws from lessons of the past related to durable construction as well as natural ventilation and lighting. Walsh Family Hall reflects these values with sustainable elements throughout the building.





To conserve energy, the floor plates shall be narrow enough that natural light reaches all the appropriate habitable spaces, especially the studios, offices and public rooms. The fenestration shall be made of operable windows where appropriate such that air can circulate freely during those days that air conditioning and heating are not required.



