Learning Resources

Abstract: University campuses offer rich opportunities to model and test sustainable design practices. Through examination of four campus initiatives, this article explores the integration of sustainable goals into the design process. The universities studied sought to enhance campus sustainability through the use of strategic goals, flexible designs, and green infrastructure approaches in their respective campus plans. The projects offer an opportunity for universities to be leaders both educationally and environmentally and provide a framework for approaching the sustainable campus landscape, revealing the potential to strengthen landscape architecture as a practice and pedagogy within the academic community. As many campuses struggle to address sustainability practices, there is a clear call to share stories and challenges. This article documents a range of examples and offers reflections that expand foundations for further exploration and learning.

Abstract: Space budgeting processes assist administrators in managing and allocating academic space, but there are many external and internal factors to consider. Once these factors are identified, space budgeting processes can be tailored to encourage desired behaviors that meet institutional goals. Increased understanding of space budgeting strategies can also lead to more effective solutions and increased opportunities for institutions to survive during difficult times.

Abstract: The eight chapters in this book reflect Richard Dober’s categories of the elements of campus image and design. Within each chapter, each page displays two campus scenes, chosen for thought-provoking comparison—and a brief comment from Dober regarding each.

Richard Dober (1928–2014) was a planning and design advisor to more than 450 colleges, universities, and cultural institutions worldwide, as well as to foundations and government agencies, the World Bank, and UNESCO. He wrote nine books and numerous articles on planning and design and was a founder of the Society for College and University Planning. He led consulting firms since the early 1960s, including most recently, Dober Lidsky Mathey, a firm specializing in campus planning and facility planning services.

Abstract: The study presented in this article examines human walking capacities to better understand how design of the physical environment affects the experiential quality along campus walks. The study centers on the idea of a quarter-mile (10-minute) walking radius, the variables encountered, and how these affect the perception of time and experiential quality. Data collected from 48undergraduate students who participated in six quarter-mile walks on the campus of The University of Georgia suggest that there is a positive correlation between experiential quality, the perception of time, and campus design.

Abstract: Monica Ponce de Leon, dean of A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan, puts forth her concerns about material consumption and limitations in green building by offering ideas toward a more sustainable future in the world of building design and construction. Through her own work as well as various examples of real-world architectural issues, she illustrates the importance of implementing legislative mandates, increasing the presence of digital technology, and updating old models in construction practices in order to ensure a fundamental transformation of the industry.