Bastyr University(May 28, 2009) - Bastyr University in Washington State is about to become larger (and greener) with the addition of a new, eco-friendly student residence. Bastyr’s lush and inviting campus, which is located just north of Seattle, has always been a strong attraction for naturopathic medical students, who find it uniquely suited to the study of healing practices. Construction of the LEED-certified project is now underway on the northern edge of campus, which abuts a tree line of natural forest. Eleven cottage-style buildings will house a total of 132 students beginning in the summer of 2010. Each room will include a private bath, and each cluster of rooms will share a common great room, kitchen, study, laundry room and indoor bike storage. The residences will be connected by a series of garden paths, courtyards and outdoor living spaces, all of which will be carefully designed to be energy efficient and to mitigate impact to the local environment. The project will provide a convenient housing option for students, enhance the sense of community at the school, and minimize the number of commuters to campus, thereby reducing pollution and traffic on local roads. With this new student residence, Bastyr is helping more students to follow the path of naturopathic medicine.
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