Stretching Dollars 

By Nadia Zhiri

Through strategic spending, it's possible to stay within budget and upgrade residential facilities to meet student expectations....

Shedding commuter image 

As the University of South Florida grows, the university is working to transform its image from a commuter campus to a residential campus. A key element in that transformation is a new requirement that first-time-in-college students must live on campus....

Housing costs — 10 years of data 

Additional information from the 20th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report, including the cost per square foot to construct a new residence hall....

Carpeting and air conditioning in residence halls 

Additional information from the 20th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report, including the incidence of both carpeting and air conditioning in new residence halls....

Amount of square feet per resident — 10 years of data 

Additional information from the 20th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report, including the average amount of square feet per resident over the past 10 years in new residence halls....

20th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report 

By Joe Agron

Even in difficult economic times, colleges and universities continue to invest in residence hall construction projects as a way to attract new students and keep existing ones on campus....

Student Centers 

College & University Dining 

19th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report 

By Joe Agron

The construction of residence hall facilities at colleges and universities continues to be strong....

Project File: On-campus housing 

Harris-Stowe State University, Gillespie Residence Hall and Student Center, St. Louis...

18th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report 

By Joe Agron

It is said that home is where the heart is. Many colleges and universities are keeping that in mind as they continue to invest in building residential...

High Life: 17th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report 

By Joe Agron

Spending by colleges and universities on new housing facilities jumped sharply, reflecting higher costs and a desire to keep students on campus....

Selling Points 

By Mike Kennedy

Colleges and universities that want students to live on their campuses have to deliver the goods....

Strategies for Success: Security/Life Safety 

by Mike Kennedy

The ideal time for retrofitting a residence hall with a sprinkler system is during the summer, when most of the facilities are vacant. ...

Betting the House 

By Joe Agron

Colleges and universities are making an educated gamble as they focus on providing more housing facilities and on-campus living options....

Evolving Design 

By Lee Dellicker and Christopher Hill, AIA

A more selective student body, economic conditions and safety awareness are affecting building patterns on college campuses....

Taking up Residence 

Joe Agron

Colleges and universities continue to build new housing facilities to meet growing demand....

Making Campus a Home 

Patrick Curley

Transforming a campus from commuter to residential can enrich learning....

Close to Home: The 14th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report 

Joe Agron

Colleges and universities are investing in new housing construction in a bid to keep students on campus....

Keeping up Appearances 

Mike Kennedy

Residence hall furniture should look good, and be able to stand the test of time....

A Different Path 

Joe Schiffer

Using the design-build process, colleges and universities can address their space needs more quickly....

Room to Grow: AS&U's 13th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report 

Joe Agron

Housing continues to be a major focus of new construction projects at colleges and universities....

Making the Grade 

Barry Swanquist

Residence hall furniture can impress with form as well as function....

Trends Shaping Housing Design 

By Mike Kennedy

Colleges can benefit from these 10 strategies to keep students living on campus....

Constructing Community 

By David Demarest

By rethinking how residence halls are designed, colleges are building a sense of community on today's campuses....