Educational Living

Honors College Capstone Research Report

My capstone topic was a study of the relationship between the experiences of living on campus and learning on campus. 

Through this study I compared various housing styles and designs from works across the country, along with the relationship of the landscape and location to the building, and the effects it's has on commuters as well, not just residents.

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For my proposal I created a series of hybrid housing building that has both living and learning qualities. It embodies the concept of Pedagogy, which claims that what is learned outside of the classroom (when given the right conditions) is just as important as what is learned inside the classroom.

Through these studies, a series of possible designs and iterations were presented using UIC campus as a base example. These designs showcased the possibilities that can be taken for future housing projects in other universities, along with addressing the changing cultural diversity in campuses and how to incorporate them in future university life.

I used my years of experience in Housing, studio knowledge, my faculty instructor, and other resources to run the proposal and create a series of diagrams and drawings to create a physical aid and final product along with a written statement.