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Evolution of unplanned pathways: an example of how unplanned development and historical changes in key pathways and green spaces can become integral to a built environment layout over time. The Oval and Long Walk at Ohio State University were not included in the original campus design but developed organically over time. As new buildings were constructed, students began creating their own paths across the grass, which influenced the eventual layout of sidewalks, including the Long Walk. The campus was initially designed like an English manor, with pathways intersecting what is now the Oval. These features shape the mental map of the university, guiding movement and serving as key reference points. Their evolution reflects the changing needs and formalization of campus navigation. #wayfinding #navigation #mentalmap #UrbanPlanning #LandscapeArchitecture #SpatialDesign

In this episode of BSA by Design, Joshua Vel, Scott Allen, and Emmie Tyson, AIA discuss designing and planning for student life on college campuses. We discuss creating communal spaces, what to consider when designing residence halls and on-campus housing, promoting wellness, sustainability, flexibility, and adaptability, and creating spaces for engagement and activity. https://hubs.li/Q02yrMCf0

HIGHER EDUCATION DESIGN NEWS: Colleges and universities are reimagining education beyond traditional classrooms. Jana Hartenstine delves into how institutions are leveraging outdoor teaching spaces to foster experiential learning and community connection in her latest article. Discover how universities like University of North Carolina at Charlotte are pioneering the shift toward performative landscapes, creating vibrant hubs for creativity and collaboration. From revitalizing underutilized spaces to integrating sustainable design elements, these projects offer more than just aesthetic appeal — they embody a forward-thinking approach to education. Read more in The Great Outdoors for American School & University https://hubs.li/Q02rj3DD0 #OutdoorLearning #HigherEducation #Sustainability #CampusDesign #ElevateandInspire

Did you know these 3 FACTS about BOSTON? Historical Significance and Preservation: Boston is a city with rich historical significance, and this is reflected in its real estate landscape. The city is home to numerous historic buildings, some dating back to the colonial era. Preservation efforts, such as the Boston Landmarks Commission, play a crucial role in maintaining the architectural heritage of the city. The balance between modern development and historical preservation contributes to the unique character of Boston's real estate market. The Boston Brownstone: Brownstone townhouses are iconic to Boston's architecture. These elegant buildings, often made of a reddish-brown sandstone, line many of the city's neighborhoods, particularly in areas like Back Bay and South End. The brownstone style has become synonymous with Boston real estate and is highly sought after for its historic charm and classic aesthetic. Living in Boston - The college experience: The Boston metropolitan area encompasses a population of approximately five million residents. Within this dynamic urban landscape, a substantial student community thrives, boasting a total of 250,000 individuals attending over 50 esteemed colleges and universities. Drawing students from diverse corners of the United States and around the globe, notable institutions include Harvard, MIT, Wellesley, Tufts, Boston University, and Boston College. A distinctive aspect of the local collegiate culture is the prevailing inquiry at social gatherings, where attendees are more inclined to ask, 'What college do you attend?' as opposed to the conventional 'What’s your major?' commonly heard at other U.S. colleges.

We have documented the construction of a wide range of education facilities, from primary schools to universities. Our systems capture the entire building process, recording the development of spaces where future generations will learn and grow. Each project, whether a primary school, middle school, high school, college, or university, is recorded in detail, showing the building's progress until it is a completed educational institution. The footage serves as a visual record of the work that goes into creating environments for education, highlighting the construction milestones that shape these vital community assets. Through time-lapse, the transformation of architectural designs into functional learning spaces is preserved, creating a lasting record of the development of educational infrastructure. #education #tes #schoolbuild #timelapse #timelapseUK #schoolconstruction

We have documented the construction of a wide range of education facilities, from primary schools to universities. Our systems capture the entire building process, recording the development of spaces where future generations will learn and grow. Each project, whether a primary school, middle school, high school, college, or university, is recorded in detail, showing the building's progress until it is a completed educational institution. The footage serves as a visual record of the work that goes into creating environments for education, highlighting the construction milestones that shape these vital community assets. Through time-lapse, the transformation of architectural designs into functional learning spaces is preserved, creating a lasting record of the development of educational infrastructure. #education #tes #schoolbuild #timelapse #timelapseUK #schoolconstruction

Meet John Dale, author of "Designing for Change: The Open Building Model." Educational buildings need to adapt to support today’s learning and be ready to adapt to tomorrow’s learning. The deployment of Open Building strategies, as an integral part of the design process, has equipped and empowered these facilities to facilitate change. Santa Monica High School becomes a compelling model for all educational buildings, that reflect and accommodate new needs which are potentially beyond the ideas of those of us who conceived these buildings in the first place. Read the full story, appearing in the Fall edition of LBD, here: https://lnkd.in/ejuCiGhS #Adaptation #OpenBuilding #LearningEnvironments #SchoolDesign #Students #FacilitateChange Synchronis

Harvard University Graduate School of Design | Jeff Speck’s course on reshaping places in support of walking, biking + transit https://lnkd.in/g7HrJxib The Ten Steps of Walkability The central segment of the course focuses in great depth on the following ten strategies for making better places: Put Cars in Their Place: Equitable planning around the automobile. Mix the Uses: Strategies for getting more housing downtown. Get Parking Right: The wisdom of Donald Shoup. Let Transit Work: Creating transit riders by choice. Protect the Pedestrian: All the details that embody the Safe Walk. Welcome Bikes: Current best practices in cycle networks. Shape the Spaces: The role of figural space. Plant Trees: Monetizing the manifold benefits of street trees. Make Friendly and Unique Faces: Active facades and the role of architects. Pick Your Winners: Urban Triage as a technique for expanding success. #SDGs #HybridWorkplace #WFH #WFA #WalkableUrbanism #20MinuteNeighbourhoods #TimelessUrbanism #IMBY #EBikes

https://lnkd.in/dBr_pGV2 It's so important to know how to design places that builds the future of a nation ... The article contains bits on how we can have campuses to be a turning point for the student's ideas and creativity. With innovative campus designs we are promoting teamwork and a inclusive design that fosters and embraces teamwork, student interaction and creativity. Check more about such campuses in the article... #campusdesign #innovativedesign #writtingaboutarchitecture 

NEWS: Northwestern University Reimagines Jacobs Center as a Hub for Social Sciences -- Northwestern University began construction in April of 2024 on an interior renovation of the Donald P. Jacobs Center in Evanston, Ill. Designed by William Rawn Associates, Architects, Inc. and Sheehan Nagle Hartray Architects, the transformed facility will act as a beacon of innovation in the social sciences where tomorrow’s leaders will explore new solutions to pressing global challenges. The existing 340,000-sf structure most recently housed the Kellogg School of Management and was built in phases between 1972 and 2001. Funded in part by a $10 million donation, the project will accommodate classrooms, labs, offices, meeting and seminar rooms, gathering spaces, and a dining area. Vibrant collaboration venues will enable faculty and students to engage in shared discovery, complemented by a 150-person event venue opening onto an outdoor terrace. The center will house the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs, the Institute for Policy Research, and scholars from the School of Education and Social Policy. Several departments within the Northwestern University - Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences will be located in the building, as well as the Program in Global Health Studies and the Center for International and Area Studies. Bulley & Andrews is the general contractor for the sustainably designed facility, which is slated for completion in 2026. https://lnkd.in/dD-hS6CK #highereducation #adaptivereuse #modernization #collaboration #sustainability