The student hall project is a concrete structure built in 1956 and 1964 which is located at Middle Georgia State University's campus. The building has two floors and a basement which serves as a mechanical room with a central flat roof and partially sloped roof. The envelope of the building is comprised of cast-in-place concrete overhangs, painted wood fascia, red brick, cast stone sills and an aluminum window and panel system. Interior defining features include sloped classroom and concrete block walls that divide the spaces.

The current exterior wall system is heavily dependent on the original single pane aluminum frame and panel system. The window system comprises of an old style button and latch system that releases a lock on the awning slashes. The identified issues with current window system involves broken latching mechanisms, failed rubber gasket and surface pitting on the exterior of the windows. These issues are the primary causes for the higher air infiltration and inefficient envelope insulation which ultimately increases the heating and cooling load of the building.

The responsibility for this project involved performing life-cycle cost analysis on multiple options such as renovation of existing windows, replacement with clear laminated glass or storefront glazing, and installation of interior storm panel. The daylighting analysis simulation was also performed on this project to aid the final decision about renovation of the windows.