Planning for Higher Education Journal

Bridging Research Silos

Improve Collaboration with a Planning Framework

From Volume 52 Number 4 | July–September 2024

By Donald Merritt, PhD, and Craig Park, BSArch, Assoc. AIA

Planning Types: Campus Planning

Challenges: Engaging Stakeholders

Tags: Analyzing Stakeholders, Collaborative Design, Engaging Stakeholders, Facilities Planning, Interdisciplinary, Interdisciplinary Learning Environments, Laboratory Facility, Learning Environments, Medical / Allied Health Facility, Science / Engineering Facility

Institutions referenced in this resource:
Colorado State University, University of Central Florida

This article explores the application of interdisciplinary translational design (ITD) as a method to overcome disciplinary silos, enhance collaboration and integration across various fields, and promote a culture of respect and cooperation. ITD facilitates the creation of adaptable, technology-rich environments supportive of future-oriented research. Emphasizing practical applications and the integration of diverse expertise, ITD is presented as a transformative approach to educational facility design, fostering more effective interdisciplinary interactions and optimized research outcomes.

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