The History
The Rensselaer Society of Engineers House at 1501 Sage Ave, designed by renowned architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, was built in 1923–1924 to serve as a residential and academic space for RSE members at RPI. Designed to separate daily living functions like studying, sleeping, and dining, the building’s atmosphere has remained largely unchanged, preserving Goodhue’s original vision. While we have completed several renovation to better support our mission, to modernize the facilities, and to better accommodate our changing student demographics, while still maintaining its historic character and purpose.
What The House Offers
Housing
Our house, besides being a registered historic place, is equipped with several rooms to house over 30 members. We create a living environment that is friendly and safe, inducing life-long bonds with roommates and other members. Whether you’re staying in your room or hanging out with friends in the living room, there will always be a place for you.
Library
Our library not only offers students access to several textbooks and works of fiction and non-fiction, but also gives them a space to hang out and study with their peers.
Workshop
Our workshop provides the perfect space for students to work on their projects and forge innovation. With state of the art woodworking facilities, mechanical and electrical work spaces, students can utilize the space for any idea or project they’d like.
Kitchen and Chef
Our kitchen is home to industrial sized fridges, sinks, and stoves, making it easy for our house chef to cook meals for our members during the week. On the RSE𝘪 meal plan, you get access to three meals a day Monday-Friday.
Fun
Although our members are very academic focused, we still know how to have some fun. In the house we have a pool table, a ping pong table, a place to play pickle ball, a regulation size sand volleyball court, and our own at home gym. Whatever it is you like to do, there’s most likely a chance you can find it in our house.