May 16, 2008

American School & University | Residence Halls

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....

Living and Learning in Style 

By John S. Pocorobba

Residence hall construction and renovation can provide modern amenities while respecting a school's history and tradition....

Sustainable Campus Housing 

By Jon Shimm

Incorporating energy-efficient features into residence halls can save money and make students' campus experience more enjoyable....

Red-Carpet Treatment: The 12th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report 

by Joe Agron

Colleges and universities not only are spending more on new housing construction, but also are ensuring that residents have plenty of space and amenities....

From Where You Sit 

by Mike Kennedy

The furniture you should have in a residence hall depends on the space available, the function it serves, and the students who live there....

Campus Comforts 

By Mike Kennedy

Colleges and universities are sprucing up housing, dining and other services to make campuses more appealing to students....

Home Away From Home 

By David Demarest

Many students are selecting colleges or universities based on a sense of community. ...

Creating Communities 

By Robert Godshall

Modern residence halls should foster collegiality, communication, interaction and a unique sense of place....

An Eye on Cost: 11th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report 

By Joe Agron

While larger in size, new residence halls are costing less to construct....

Home Away From Home 

Mike Kennedy

They've left behind the comforts and familiarity of their own beds and mom's cooking. So when students embark on new lives at college, they want a residence-hall...

Technology In Residence 

Jordan Fox

Today's college residence hall is more than just a place where students hit the books, sleep and hang out for nine months of the year. It has become a...

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