Students at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have a unique opportunity to provide feedback on new student housing furniture layouts, as Student Housing Services seeks to gauge interest in rooms designed to accommodate up to three student residents.
“We want students to try out the new furniture system to see if it suits their needs, including desks, chairs and storage,” said Brian Strawn, director of office planning and spatial experience. “We’re also interested in whether students would be comfortable living in a triple room, which could help reduce housing costs.”
In partnership with Loll Designs, Student Housing Services has developed sustainable and durable high-density polyethylene (HDPE) furniture, a recyclable plastic commonly used in the U.S.
The mock-up housing layouts include:
- Three elevated beds
- Desks
- Closets
- Cubbies that can fit 12 cube storage bins
- Mini 3D models of the layouts, which students are encouraged to explore to see what might fit best for their living situation
Students got their first look at the potential layouts at the Mānoa Bookstore on March 12 and March 14. Additional showcase sessions are scheduled for April 9 and 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hale Aloha Café.
Those unable to attend can still provide feedback by taking the online survey.
