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Benchmarking: A New Approach to Space Planning

By: Ira Fink

An alternative approach uses space benchmarking and faculty head count for predicting space needs.

From Volume 27 Number 3 | Spring 1999

Abstract: Examines traditional assumptions underlying space management and proposes an alternative approach to projecting space use. Specifically, the author recommends making projections based on space per faculty rather than space per student, and then comparing these projections with the space allocation at peer institutions. Problems with traditional methods of space allocation are discussed, as is the process of implementing this approach and identifying comparable institutions.

Institutions Mentioned: Georgia Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, Purdue University-Main Campus, University of California-Berkeley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, The University of Texas at Austin, Stanford University
Planning Types: Campus Planning

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Facilities That Help Pay for Themselves

By: James T. Kienle

Are large, underused buildings a luxury that colleges can no longer afford?

From Volume 26 Number 1 | Fall 1997

Abstract: Reflects on the growing trend to link construction and renovation with income-producing schemes: conferences, institutes, receptions, lectures, and other special events organized by outside groups in need of appropriate facilities. Focuses in particular on retail and hotel accommodations and fitness facilities as primary vehicles for generating revenues.

Institutions Mentioned: Indiana University-Bloomington, Northeastern University, University of South Carolina-Columbia, Georgetown College, Concordia College-New York
Planning Types: Campus Planning

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