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Sustainable Built Environments Senior Capstone Project / Apartment communities in the arid southwest in Tucson and Tempe, Arizona and Sand Diego, California within three miles of U of A, ASU, and SDSU with over 500 residents were evaluated based on the sustainability features they provided. An ANOVA test of significance was used to determine a correlation between the number of sustainability features provided and the occupancy rate of the community.

Of the many urban revitalization strategies currently being implemented, one in particular is gaining in popularity. The revitalizing tactic of establishing a satellite University campus within the heart of a mid-sized city suffering socially and economically is demonstrating a positive shift in terms of urban evolution. The relative newness of these ‘Town & Gown’ partnerships, however, is simultaneously creating a unique situation with respect to many common University facilities, such as the Student Residence. The establishment of a post-secondary facility in a mid-sized city centre forces defined University boundaries to dissolve into the existing city fabric, rendering the once-conspicuous campus edge non-existent. This has made decisions regarding an appropriate student residential typology exceedingly complicated. The many unexplored opportunities within a mid-sized city setting, for both ‘Town & Gown’ alike, demand a reconsideration of preconceived student residential roles, prior to the establishment of a residence within a downtown environment. Neither technically on- or off-campus, a student residence would require the characteristics from both in order to flourish in its unfamiliar mid-sized downtown environment. The question then becomes which characteristics would find the greatest success not only for a University and its students, but for the city as well. This thesis will examine how a student residence located in the heart of a mid-sized city can contribute successfully to the revitalization of its declining downtown, and will then propose a reconsidered approach to the design of a student residence, using the University of Waterloo’s School of Architecture’s new home, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, as the siting for the final design proposal.

Of the many urban revitalization strategies currently being implemented, one in particular is gaining in popularity. The revitalizing tactic of establishing a satellite University campus within the heart of a mid-sized city suffering socially and economically is demonstrating a positive shift in terms of urban evolution. The relative newness of these ‘Town & Gown’ partnerships, however, is simultaneously creating a unique situation with respect to many common University facilities, such as the Student Residence. The establishment of a post-secondary facility in a mid-sized city centre forces defined University boundaries to dissolve into the existing city fabric, rendering the once-conspicuous campus edge non-existent. This has made decisions regarding an appropriate student residential typology exceedingly complicated. The many unexplored opportunities within a mid-sized city setting, for both ‘Town & Gown’ alike, demand a reconsideration of preconceived student residential roles, prior to the establishment of a residence within a downtown environment. Neither technically on- or off-campus, a student residence would require the characteristics from both in order to flourish in its unfamiliar mid-sized downtown environment. The question then becomes which characteristics would find the greatest success not only for a University and its students, but for the city as well. This thesis will examine how a student residence located in the heart of a mid-sized city can contribute successfully to the revitalization of its declining downtown, and will then propose a reconsidered approach to the design of a student residence, using the University of Waterloo’s School of Architecture’s new home, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, as the siting for the final design proposal.

Thesis (Ed. D.)--West Virginia University, 2003. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xi, 377 p. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 150-162).

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Thesis (M.F.A.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 1993. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaf [63]).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1956. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 112-115).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006. / Title from title screen (sites viewed on August 11, 2006). PDF text of dissertation: viii, 104 p. : ill. ; 3.47Mb. UMI publication number: AAT 3208129. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in microfilm and microfiche format.

A sustainable student housing project in Varvsstaden, Malmö, Sweden, that promotes a circular way of living. By upcycling materials from the former shipyard, the project creates new housing, public spaces and utilizing existing resources. Efficient use of built surfaces, support for community needs, and accessible housing options are key aspects of Varvet. The project also aims to contribute to cultural sustainability by encouraging social interactions among residents. Varvet recognizes the importance of community living as an affordable and accessible option for promoting sustainability. By sharing resources, and facilitating new social interactions, co-living can contribute to a safer and more culturally sustainable society. The project offers not only a home for 90 students but also diverse experiences and activities, such as purchasing locally grown food, sport activities and enjoying live music. Sustainable development requires considering both environmental and social aspects. Varvet - Circular Co-Living embodies this approach, advocating for more sustainable living practices that prioritize the needs of both present and future generations.