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Xinqi Guo; Upali Nanda; Renae Mantooth; Lakshmi Chilukuri – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 2024
The well-being of college students can be impacted by aspects of the physical environment, especially during key life transitions such as beginning college during a pandemic. This repeated cross-sectional study investigates the influence of a newly constructed living-learning neighborhood on first-year residents' mental well-being, specifically…
Descriptors: Dormitories, Building Design, College Freshmen, Depression (Psychology)
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Daniels, Harry; Tse, Hau Ming; Ortega Ferrand, Lorena; Stables, Andrew; Cox, Sarah – British Journal of Sociology of Education, 2019
This article is concerned with the influences that are brought to bear on the design of school buildings and the effects that the design of these buildings have on those who teach and learn in them. The article also focuses on the ways in which design is altered in and through the practices of these occupants. We argue that there is a mutual…
Descriptors: School Buildings, Building Design, Teaching Methods, Sociocultural Patterns
Lutz, Frank W.; Lutz, Susan B. – American School Board Journal, 1978
Two studies show that underground elementary schools have no detrimental effect on pupils' achievement or adjustment in school, or on their physical or mental health. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Building Design, Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Kelley, Catherine H. – 1977
A project was conducted to develop and implement a coordinated program of supportive services for the physically and sensorially limited adult at the postsecondary level. Phase I consisted of removing architectural barriers, establishing an advisory committee, staffing the project, preparing the budget, and purchasing needed equipment. During…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Ancillary Services, Architectural Barriers, Building Design