Community by Design | Creating a Place to Belong
When designing campus residences, it's easy to get caught up in location, room design and amenities. Yet just as important is the wealth of research that shows us how buildings can help students develop the sense of connection and community identity they need to thrive.
Engaging students on campus has much to do with programmatic decisions, but a physical environment that is designed to help students connect advances the sense of community and makes programming more effective. (click the pdf above for the entire article)
Community Dining at the University of Missouri Beta house. Sharing meals plays an essential role in increasing interaction and learning opportunities.
Treanor's Nadia Zhiri and Emily Bengoa, along with the ACUHO-I Architecture Series braintrust from Michigan State University, Texas State University - San Marcos, Emory University, HEWV and Ayers St. Gross at ACUHO-I's Annual Convention in Anaheim, CA.
Joe Stramberg, Nadia Zhiri and Emily Bengoa enjoy the magician stylings of El Ropo at ACUHO-I Annual Convention in Anaheim.
Architecture 101: Nadia Zhiri, Emily Bengoa and Rosanne Proite pose for their glamour shot for ACUHO-I's Architecture 101 Series.
Foster Academic Success “Students study in different ways,” notes Treanor Architects’ Nadia Zhiri. “An ideal floor plan balances opportunities for individual and group study.”
Emporia State Union Renovation Video