School environmentalism in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

Orchard Hall at Chatham University's Eden Hall Campus is a sustainable residence hall that houses 60 students in single rooms. Located on 388 acres of rolling woodlands and fields in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, Eden Hall is the world's first university campus designed to showcase sustainable solutions. The campus serves as an educational canvas, where faculty, students, and the public engage in hands-on learning to develop tomorrow's leaders in sustainability. Orchard Hall utilizes the latest green advancements to provide a sustainable living experience for students. Electricity is generated by solar panels on the roof, while heat and cooling are provided by the campus's geothermal system through radiant panels in the ceiling. The residence hall is part of Eden Hall's commitment to modeling sustainable approaches to energy, water, food and agriculture, air quality and climate, and the interaction of natural and built systems.