Maroon Village FAQs
Who is building Maroon Village?
Custom Container Living, an experienced company established in 2015, is creating our units.
What is the housing fee for Maroon Village?
The fee is $8,442 per academic year or $4,221 per semester for 2025-2026.
How will be the housing community be laid out?
Each unit will be two floors tall (see: Maroon Village rendering). Each floor will consist of two suites for a total of four rooms (2 rooms per suite).
There will be a common room that is the size of one, single-story unit. The common room will offer a TV screen, seating, and kitchenette complete with refrigerator, microwave and sink.
Three laundry rooms with a total of 12 washers and 12 dryers will be included. Each laundry room will be the size of one suite. Units will be arranged around a central courtyard with open green space.
How many outlets will be in a room?
7 outlets are provided for student use. 1 additional outlet is designated for two built-in bed lights included in the room design.
Can we bring a mini fridge and microwave?
Yes, each room was designed with space for a mini fridge, a shelf where a microwave can be placed, and ample outlet options.
The mini fridge space is 24 inches wide and approximately 34 inches tall. The microwave shelf is 24 inches wide and 14 inches deep.
The following appliances are NOT permitted in the residence halls:
- refrigerators larger than 3.9 cubic feet (with the exception of apartment and common area kitchens)
- microwave ovens with greater than 900 watts
Can we connect to wi-fi?
Yes, Maroon Village will be on the same wi-fi network used in other residence halls.
How will the rooms be heated and cooled?
Each room will be equipped with a modern “mini split” heating and air conditioning system from Mitsubishi Electric. These interior, wall-mounted units are quieter than traditional HVAC systems and come with individual temperature controls for every room.
The housing will meet the highest energy efficiency standards from Energy Star.
Will there be windows in the rooms?
Yes, each room will have a window that can be opened.
How will building and safety codes be implemented in the construction?
All construction will meet or exceed the rigorous standards required by the City of Salem and Commonwealth of Virginia. That includes fire suppression systems in each room. Units will be inspected for compliance multiple times during construction and on a continuous basis afterward.
How will the solar panels work?
The solar panels will be affixed to the rooftops of Maroon Village buildings and will supplement the housing community’s use of electricity from the traditional power grid.
How will the beds be constructed?
Each bed will be independently mounted to the wall. That ensures maximum stability and avoids the movement sometimes associated with traditional, attached bunk beds.
The top bed will include a side railing. Both beds will come with built-in corner lights for reading. Both mattresses will be the standard Twin XL size (36x80) offered in other residence halls.
