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TRENDSin Higher Education Living
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What are the Trends?
• Suite Style Living• Using Vertical Space• Reconfiguring Furniture• Using Space Efficiently• Collaborative Spaces• Adapting to Technology• Competing with Off-
Campus Amenities• Always moving forward
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Suite Style Living
Suite style living typically consists of 2 or 4 bedroom units with a common living and kitchen space for the students in each suite. This type of living gives students a chance to have privacy when needed.
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Aquinas College
Suite Style Living
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Aquinas College
Suite Style Living
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Aquinas College
Suite Style Living
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Baker College of Port Huron
Suite Style Living
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Baker College of Port Huron
Suite Style Living
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Baker College of Port Huron
Suite Style Living
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Baker College of Port Huron
Suite Style Living
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Baker College of Port Huron
Suite Style Living
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Utilizing Vertical Space
In residence halls where square footage is restricted, the solution might be to utilize vertical space by lofting or bunking the beds. Students are then able to use the space under or next to the beds for storage and study areas.
The Essix bed can be bunked or lofted by using the integrated coupler already attached. This bed does not require tools or pins.
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Western Michigan University
Utilizing Vertical Space
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Reconfiguring FurnitureReconfiguring student rooms is important because it gives the students a chance to personalize and make their space feel at home. Some ways this can be done are with single beds that can be bunked, storage that can go underneath the bed or stacked for a larger worksurface, mobile pedestals that can be used as a nightstand or desk storage, and chairs with casters.
Here at RT London, we believe in creatingsuperior living spaces with our flexible furniture systems that provide all of the comforts and conveniences of home.
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Michigan Luthern
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Michigan Luthern
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Michigan Luthern
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Maxwell Room Solutions
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Maxwell Room Solutions
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Michigan State University
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Michigan State University
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Michigan State University
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Michigan State University
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Michigan State University
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Davenport University
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Davenport University
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Illinois Institute of Technology
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Illinois Institute of Technology
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Western New Mexico University
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Acton Chair
Reconfiguring Furniture
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Using Space Efficiently
Because of its rarity, space is important in residence halls. The goal is to use furniture as efficient as possible and in order to do so, colleges and universities are starting to listen to the needs of their students. Do they really use desk drawers? Do they need stackable drawers or an entire wardrobe?
Truth is, students are not using desk drawers and a simple metal leg desk would save the institution space and valuable dollars.
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Roosevelt University
Using Space Efficiently
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Emporia State University
Using Space Efficiently
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Agnes Scott
Using Space Efficiently
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Agnes Scott
Using Space Efficiently
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Agnes Scott
Using Space Efficiently
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Collaborative Spaces
Student habits rapidly change, therefore residence halls must follow suit. One way institutions are improving residence halls is through collaborative spaces for their students. Game rooms, study rooms and lounges are becoming the common theme among collaborative spaces.
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Calvin College
Collaborative Spaces
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Calvin College
Collaborative Spaces
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Florida International University
Collaborative Spaces
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Florida International University
Collaborative Spaces
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Florida International University
Collaborative Spaces
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Baker College of Port Huron
Collaborative Spaces
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Baker College of Port Huron
Collaborative Spaces
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Doozie Lounge
Collaborative Spaces
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Doozie Lounge
Collaborative Spaces
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Doozie Lounge
Collaborative Spaces
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Adapting to TechnologyTechnology has become increasingly important to institutions in the way students learn and socialize on campus. Because of the rapid changes, power options can be utilized in the furniture to adapt to these changes.
Adapting to Technology
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Lucy Lu Lounge
Adapting to Technology
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Power Solution
Adapting to Technology
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Competing with Off-Campus AmenitiesColleges and Universities are competing more and more with the amenities available to students right outside of campus. Spending time on the design and furniture of their spaces can set them apart from traditional residence halls and keep students from leaving campus.
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Dumbarton Oaks - Harvard University
Competing with Off-Campus Amenities
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Coscadia
Competing with Off-Campus Amenities
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Always Moving ForwardStudent needs are always changing and institutions are always looking for ways to attract new students. Furniture is one way institutions are attracting new students. Modular furniture can be utilized to answer the needs of the changing residence hall environment.
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Always Moving Forward
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Always Moving Forward
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