From First Design Brainstorm Session to Final Coat of Paint: Communication, an Essential Constant

Abstract

Hundreds of variables must be considered when undertaking even the smallest construction project. When renovating a still‐occupied seven‐hundred‐bed residence complex, however, the details to manage seem endless. Effective communication among all parties—especially students—is essential to completing the project successfully.

On the Process of Building Knowledge to Support the Design of Digital Tools: A Case Study for Future Residential Buildings on Campus

“…Hence, on one hand we found that financial issues, sustainability, location regarding dinning and parking facilities, and proposal of common spaces are the most common factors used to make design decisions in residence halls design. Furthermore, the key finding from the design decision making point of view was that common spaces are usually proposed to enrich students' life by offering leisure, mentoring, and studying spaces (Balogh, Grimm and Hardy, 2005;Banning and Kuk, 2011;Deninger and Swift, 2009;Li, Sheely and Whalen 2005;Price 2003;Riker and Decoster 2008;Romano and Hanish 2003). On the other hand, the main issues that emerged regarding residence hall evaluations were administrative and technological issues, renovation and maintenance, special population needs, parent involvement, creation of learning communities, multicultural issues, staff issues, students' satisfaction and success, and sense of place of belonging (Amole 2009;Brandon, Hirt and Cameron, 2008;Carrol et all., 2003;Johnson and Cavins 2006;Najib, Yusof and Osman 2011;Thomsen and Eikemo 2011).…”