Maroon Village
Sustainable and innovative, Roanoke College's newest housing option offers students a modern living environment.
Welcome To Maroon Village
This forward-thinking housing community puts Roanoke College smack dab in the middle of a growing trend of eco-friendly development that has been embraced in upscale metropolitan lofts, tiny homes, hotels, restaurants, art galleries, and more.
Constructed from repurposed shipping containers, Maroon Village is an innovative example of how to live greener without forgoing daily comforts. On the outside, clean and minimalist architecture paired with an open courtyard will create a unique sense of place.
On the inside, bright and welcoming interiors in coveted suite-style rooms will welcome students home. The units were designed with sustainability in mind and include the use of solar panels — Roanoke College’s first residence hall to feature renewable energy!
Each unit will be renovated and modern with an energy-efficient design that meets the highest Energy Star standards. The result is a comfortable, conscientious approach to campus living.
At A Glance
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Solar Energy
Roanoke's FIRST facility equipped with sustainable solar panels.
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Modern Design
Sleek, geometric lines create a cutting-edge blend of style and function.
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149
spots available in suite units.
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On-Site Laundry
Three laundry rooms with free machines provided.
The Details
Maroon Village will include 149 beds in suite units. Individual rooms will span 16.5 feet x 7 feet with 8-foot-high ceilings. Each unit will be fully renovated to offer a comfortable, modern living environment.
The housing community will be located on the north end of the parking lot overlooking Alumni Field. Parking for residents will be available in the same lot immediately next to the village. Three community leaders and one senior community leader – formerly referred to as resident advisors and head resident advisor – will be part of the community. One ADA, single-bed unit will be available for selection.
The Features
Each room will come equipped with wi-fi and state-of-the-art heating and air conditioning with individual, in-room thermostat controls. Units will be fully furnished with two desks and chairs, two wardrobes, one bunk bed (two beds total), a vanity with sink, built-in shelving, and window blinds.
Maroon Village will also offer a common room with TV screen, seating, and kitchenette complete with refrigerator, microwave and sink. Three laundry rooms with free machines (12 washers and 12 dryers total) will be on site. Units will be arranged around a central courtyard that offers open green space for a true village environment encouraging community and connection.
Pictured: Interior view of partially complete unit currently being built for Roanoke College. Rooms will be bright, modern, and comfortable.
The Benefits
Maroon Village is a smart, eco-friendly approach to housing created with our planet in mind. By repurposing good, durable materials, introducing solar power and embracing energy-efficient design, we reduce our consumption of precious natural resources.
This is an opportunity for students to engage in sustainable living in a way never before offered on campus. It’s also a chance to experience a modern, creative style of housing that is gaining popularity around the country. Repurposed shipping containers are popping up in art galleries, hotels, tiny homes, cafés — and soon at Roanoke College!
The Community Pledge
Roanoke College is moving forward with the commitment made in its new strategic plan: To develop an on-campus residential experience that is an exemplar of a 21st century learning laboratory—beautiful, integrated, practical, and inspiring.
This project will honor that promise, both by allowing us to renovate other, aging residence halls and by being a beautiful and inspiring place in itself. We are dedicated to ensuring it's thoughtfully designed to serve students well, minimize impact on the surrounding community, and contribute to the vibrant sense of place that defines Roanoke.
