Students will not be allowed back into Michigan State University’s (MSU) Mayo Hall for awhile yet, but it will be worth the wait.
MSU is in the middle of a $12.7 million renovation of Mayo Hall, MSU’s oldest residence hall. It opened in 1931 and while still structurally sound, it’s ready for an update.
“It’s a 100-year-old building and we want to make sure we continue its life,” says Vennie Gore, assistant vice president for Housing and Food Services at MSU.
Renovations include replacing the mechanical and HVAC systems, bringing the building up to code and replacing student furniture.
“When these buildings were built, they were built at a time when energy was cheap,” Gore says. “One thing we need to do is make sure we put in different kinds of steam valves and look at replacing windows to have better energy efficiency.”
Mayo Hall’s entire construction cycle should take 18 months, meaning students will be able to move back in next fall.
Source: Vennie Gore, MSU
Ivy Hughes, development news editor, can be reached here.
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