Student life is a large part of life at any institution of higher education, and creating a sense of community is often at the forefront of faculty, administrator, and staff planning. Living/learning communities are a new way to keep students engaged socially and academically, and grow a sense of community on campus. Paul Wuennenberg, principal at KWK Architects, and Jill Stratton, associate dean of Undergraduate Residential Learning at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, are at the forefront of these new campus communities and shared some of their insights with us.
Creating informal spaces for collaborative learning.
Many factors play role in creating effective space.
Readers, columnists and others who work in education-related positions look ahead to 2018 and beyond and share their thoughts about what we have to look forward to—both positive and negative.
Projects that enhance the educational program and hold purpose and distinction within a community.
Compelling ideas are driving the interior designs of student residences on campuses today.
Colleges and universities are seeking smarter, greener and more flexible facilities from the inside out.
Well-designed learning spaces better prepare students for their future careers.
How interior design can create attractive campus spaces where commuter students want to stay.
The new student-centered space.
Rethink the classroom, not just the curriculum.