University of Minnesota - Duluth
The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is enhancing its leadership role in the STEM disciplines by modernizing and expanding the research and advanced laboratories in Chemical Science and Advanced Material Engineering Building. As part of the project design team, UDP was responsible for the preparation and facilitation of a community engagement survey for students, faculty, and staff to understand preferences for gathering, studying and learning spaces. Final report on survey results were used to develop programming and inform schematic design concepts.
Location: Duluth, MN
Equity
— Created tabling and on-line surveying to ask students about their desires for learning and gathering.
— Survey revealed natural light, connection to outdoors and flexible seating as top choices for an ideal environment.