AlliedCook Construction nears completion of $11 million 65,000 s/f Husson University's living learning center

AlliedCook Construction is nearing completion on Husson University's new 65,000 s/f Living Learning Center, a design/build project scheduled to be completed this summer. The $11 million, five-story multipurpose building will include state-of-the-art experiential learning environments, classrooms, faculty offices and suite-style living space for 245 students. The first floor will house the experiential learning classrooms dedicated to specific academic programs, including space for the College of Business that will allow students to conduct simulated board meetings and web-based team analysis. The criminal justice program will also have space for actual investigations allowing students to investigate mock crime scene scenarios, and the New England School of Communications (NESCom) will also enjoy dedicated classroom space in the new facility. The top four floors will provide suite-style living quarters, each containing two bedrooms, combined living and study area, and private bathroom. The Living Learning Center was designed by Winton Scott Architects of Portland to achieve LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Some of the building's green features include daylight harvesting, low-flow fixtures, high efficiency lighting, non-toxic building materials, drain water heat recovery, and solar hot water panels. Since 1958, AlliedCook Construction has provided construction management services to a diverse range of clients, earning the reputation as one of the premiere construction management firms in Maine and New Hampshire. AlliedCook's portfolio of work includes projects for education, healthcare, corporate, hospitality, and commercial clients, as well significant experience with historic restoration and both sustainable and LEED certified buildings.