The Floating Grove provides a welcoming space for students, faculty and staff to gather, study and engage with the campus community.
What started nearly two years ago as a vision for a bus shelter evolved into a campus pavilion that now serves as a hub for sustainability, student engagement and innovative design.
The Floating Grove, located between Biltmore Hall and Jordan Hall, not only highlights sustainable construction techniques but also provides a welcoming space for students, faculty and staff to gather, study and engage with the campus community.
Made out of cross-laminated timber (CLT), The Floating Grove is the first mass timber structure on campus. CLT is an engineered wood product that offers significant structural and environmental benefits compared to traditional building materials.
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