Humphreys & Partners reveals their concept of a student housing community built to... More
During the #MFEC exclusive presentation on MFE's Concept Community project, we presented all the lessons we've learned during our coverage of the student housing beat with industry partners American Campus Communities, Fountain Residential, Humphreys & Partners, KTGY, and J Turner Research. The culmination of all our research and survey data was seen in two virtual communities unveiled during the session, which paint a full picture of the ideal student housing community that Gen Y longs for. More
Many students have never shared a bedroom or bathroom before coming to college, and they don't want to start now. So, what do they want? A modern design, bigger units, large open common areas, and all the comforts of home is a good start. More
Today, students expect more from the "college experience." And, housing is just as much, if not more important than a university's degree programs. So, it’s crucial to first understand what students are looking for, and, most importantly, how the building supports the live-learn goals to provide them with that ultimate "college experience." More
The final, winning design for AvalonBay's new H Street community incorporates elements that are edgy and progressive while retaining a timeless feel. More
The design of H Street was informed by a mountain of research, and careful... More
We were intrigued as new data on new home size trends came to light from the... More