The BOT is in the conceptual phase of the design process for the next round of renovations at the Chapter House. This rendering illustrates one concept from 2008.   Obviously, we are rejecting the “Southern antebellum mansion” look that has nothing to do with the history of TKE or of Georgia Tech. However, the final designs will be more “residential” than what is depicted here.

Renovated Chapter House - Conceptual Rendering

Some of the design criteria include:

• Let quality drive quantity instead of the other way around.  Use high quality materials.  Spend money in building to lower the cost to the undergrads of operating the building.
• Design for resource efficiency - energy and water.   Use passive systems were possible.
• Be ready for solar when it’s practical.
• Design with recyling in mind.
• House the entire chapter except for a few members still living in the dormitories.  (This is contrary to the trend in Greek design.)
• Keep 2-man rooms for most underclassmen with some 1-man options for upperclassmen.
• Present a facade worthy of being “Georgia Tech’s Front Door” and that is a tribute to over sixty years of achievement at Georgia Tech.

Get used to using the names “South House” and “North House” to describe our property since “Social Quarters” and “Dorm” will no longer apply.  Both building will house members and contain chapter space.

• 2008 Campaign Brochure