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Going Green
from 2023 Trends Report
by Catalyst
APPEALING TO A GENERATION THAT VALUES ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS WILL OPT FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSING:
“Today’s students are typically concerned about the environment and their impact on the world we live in. Sustainability is a way of life for many students, and higher education institutions are taking this into account when designing student housing, incorporating green features and aiming to attain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum status in their new construction and renovation projects.”
10 Student Housing Trends for 2023 — Fierce Education
“Gen Z’s well-known interest in sustainability is also generating changes in the industry. DLR Group Global Higher Education Leader & Senior Principal Stu
Rothenberger shared that educational institutions focused on implementing sustainable practices campus-wide will be well-positioned to serve the students of tomorrow. DLR Group is working on a carbon-neutral project for Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pa. The school’s new dining hall and community commons is slated to serve as a hub of activity and a cornerstone for social gathering on campus, all while highlighting reduced energy consumption and carbon footprint.”
What Experts Expect for Student Housing in 2023 — Multi-Housing News
Gender-Neutral Housing
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ARE PROVIDING MORE OPTIONS FOR GENDER-INCLUSIVE HOUSING, ALLOWING ALL GENDERS TO LIVE IN A SHARED SPACE TOGETHER:
“Co-ed housing policies have been changing for years, with intensifying campaigns for gender inclusivity leading to more mixed gender housing instead of male or female dorms. Many colleges and universities are now providing co-ed housing but still guarantee student privacy by offering gender-specific showers, for example.”
10 Student Housing Trends for 2023 — Fierce Education
“Gender-inclusive housing allows students of all genders to live together in a shared space. This option originated as a response to the increasing awareness that sex and gender are not the same. While sex is traditionally defined in biological terms, gender is a social and cultural construct that involves how someone identifies and feels. … Gender-inclusive housing is more than just co-ed dorms. It is an important step in creating an inclusive and safe environment on campus for all students and embracing gender diversity. … Policies regarding genderinclusive housing vary depending on the college or university. Some colleges have broad policies allowing any student to opt into gender-inclusive housing. Others cater explicitly to transgender and gender non-conforming students.”
The Importance of Gender-Inclusive Housing — Best Colleges
