So much more
than a floor.

House Details

Floor # 1, 2
Capacity 60
Room Types Double
Gender Female
Average Ceiling Height 8’1″
Furnishings Lofted bed; desk with bookshelf and desk chair; wardrobe with drawers and hanging space; waste basket; recycle bin; mirror; towel bar; blinds.
More Details Carpenter House has a den that has tables and chairs for studying, playing game or a quiet place to stretch out and relax. A water bottle refill station promotes the Department of Residence’s green initiatives.

House History

Named for Halstead Carpenter, a member of the Board of Education (Board of Regents) from 1947 to 1950. As an expert of finance, his chief contribution as a member of the Board of Education was his influence of financial institutions in the negotiation of loans for the construction of residence halls at Iowa State and other state schools.