Campus Officials Seek Building Efficiencies, One Square Foot at a Time.
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| Title: | Campus Officials Seek Building Efficiencies, One Square Foot at a Time. (cover story) |
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| Authors: | Carlson, Scott |
| Source: | Chronicle of Higher Education. 4/17/2009, Vol. 55 Issue 32, pA1-A20. 4p. 3 Color Photographs. |
| Subject Terms: | *Classroom utilization, *Universities & colleges, *Campus planning, *University & college administration, Building utilization, Construction planning |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | The article discusses space utilization by universities and colleges in the United States. Because of a global economic recession in 2009 and rising energy prices, colleges must manage their space effectively in order to cut costs. The author examines the connection between college wealth and the amount of space available per person, pointing out that affluent colleges typically use their endowments to subsidize new buildings. Ways in which campuses can more effectively utilize their existing space are detailed. |
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| Abstract: | The article discusses space utilization by universities and colleges in the United States. Because of a global economic recession in 2009 and rising energy prices, colleges must manage their space effectively in order to cut costs. The author examines the connection between college wealth and the amount of space available per person, pointing out that affluent colleges typically use their endowments to subsidize new buildings. Ways in which campuses can more effectively utilize their existing space are detailed. |
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| ISSN: | 00095982 |
