<p>CMU built ONE new dorm - opened in 2004 I think, and currently named, oddly enough, New House (probably until someone donates a large sum and CMU changes the name to honor him/her!). I understand that it’s air conditioned (though that’s not mandatory in Pittsburgh - might need it the first 2 weeks of school and even then probably not at nights), and that the common areas are really great, but the rooms are extremely small and cramped - probably to encourage social gatherings in those nice common areas.</p>