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Residence Halls

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....

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....

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Outlook 2012

Education institutions must keep a tight rein on spending as they search for signs that the national economy is back on its feet.

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