COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
Creating New Guidelines for an Urban Housing Community for the Unique Needs and Behaviors of the Millennial Generation
Creator:
Bai, Ye
Subject:
Thesis (M.F.A.) -- Interior Design
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Interior Design
Rights:
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Abstract:
This thesis discusses the emergence of a trend that Millennials (born in 1980-2000) are
flocking to urban environments as the job market shifts and the need for housing and
community for Millennials living, working and studying in urban environments is getting
larger. The goal of this thesis is to discover potentials innovative design approaches that
better meet the unique patterns and behaviors preferred by the Millennial Generation and
establish a guideline for future generations living in urban housing. The variety of
characteristics, preferences and needs of Millennials will play a significant role in developing
meaningful design strategy of approaching younger generations of urban dwellers and
validate profound interior design proposal for improving the housing options and sense of
community in respect to private unit and public amenities. A qualitative research will be
conducted including observation and visual analysis, online questionnaires and precedent
studies. The findings of this study will help create a framework for understanding and
designing a new type of urban housing to specifically satisfy the needs of one of the largest
demographics in the housing market.
flocking to urban environments as the job market shifts and the need for housing and
community for Millennials living, working and studying in urban environments is getting
larger. The goal of this thesis is to discover potentials innovative design approaches that
better meet the unique patterns and behaviors preferred by the Millennial Generation and
establish a guideline for future generations living in urban housing. The variety of
characteristics, preferences and needs of Millennials will play a significant role in developing
meaningful design strategy of approaching younger generations of urban dwellers and
validate profound interior design proposal for improving the housing options and sense of
community in respect to private unit and public amenities. A qualitative research will be
conducted including observation and visual analysis, online questionnaires and precedent
studies. The findings of this study will help create a framework for understanding and
designing a new type of urban housing to specifically satisfy the needs of one of the largest
demographics in the housing market.
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design
Date:
2014-05
Format:
PDF : 74 p. : ill