2021 in the Rearview: The Retail Market
Trends + Tensions in Architecture and Design presented by BHDP
Release Date: 12/10/2021
Planning for Belonging: The Strategic Role of Student Experience and Housing
Trends + Tensions in Architecture and Design presented by BHDP
In this episode, we explore how designing student housing and campus experiences can cultivate a deeper sense of belonging, and why that matters more than ever. As today’s students seek connection, flexibility, and purpose from their college experience, institutions must rethink how residential environments contribute to engagement, well-being, and overall success.
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Designing for Gen Alpha: The Future of Student Experience
Trends + Tensions in Architecture and Design presented by BHDP
In this episode, we explore how the next generation of learners is reshaping expectations around education, and what that means for the spaces designed to support them. As Gen Alpha grows up in a world defined by rapid technological change, evolving social dynamics, and personalized experiences, higher education design must adapt in response.
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Meeting Students Where They Are: Rethinking Retention and Belonging
Trends + Tensions in Architecture and Design presented by BHDP
In this episode, we explore what it truly means to meet students where they are—how trust, hospitality, and advocacy play a role in rethinking retention and building a sense of belonging on campus.
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Futureproof: Integrating Strategic and Master Planning within Higher Ed
Trends + Tensions in Architecture and Design presented by BHDP
In this episode, we explore how higher education institutions can better align strategic and master planning processes to create adaptable, long-term frameworks that support academic goals, respond to evolving student needs, and ensure campus resiliency in an uncertain future.
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Higher Ed, Redefined: Meeting the Needs of Modern Learners
Trends + Tensions in Architecture and Design presented by BHDP
This episode explores how colleges and universities are evolving to better serve today’s diverse, non-traditional, and career-focused learners. Experts discuss innovative approaches to flexible learning, student support, and workforce alignment in the rapidly changing landscape of higher education.
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Bridging the Gap: Authentic Marketing and Enrollment in Higher Education
Trends + Tensions in Architecture and Design presented by BHDP
This podcast episode delves into the critical role marketing and enrollment play in shaping the overall campus experience. From first impressions to long-term engagement, the conversation highlights how authentic messaging and strategic outreach can attract and retain the right students.
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Game Plan: Athletics and Growth in Higher Education
Trends + Tensions in Architecture and Design presented by BHDP
This episode explores how independent colleges leverage athletics to enhance admissions, balance budgets, and optimize campus spaces. Our expert guests share strategies and insights on program growth, space repurposing, and the evolving role of athletics in higher education.
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CFOs and Campus Futures: Innovating Financial Strategy in Higher Education
Trends + Tensions in Architecture and Design presented by BHDP
In this episode, we explore how CFOs are redefining financial strategy to drive innovation, resilience, and long-term success across higher education campuses. Featuring insights from industry leaders, the conversation highlights emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of campus planning and investment.
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Shaping the Future: Designing Campus Spaces for a Changing Student Population
Trends + Tensions in Architecture and Design presented by BHDP
As the makeup of the student population continues to evolve, traditional residential campuses must adapt to meet the needs of a broader range of learners. In this episode, we explore the challenges and opportunities facing higher education, from shifting enrollment trends to the reimagining of campus spaces and funding strategies, all with the goal of creating vibrant, inclusive learning environments for the future.
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Manufacturing the Future: Innovation and Talent at VEGA
Trends + Tensions in Architecture and Design presented by BHDP
In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, retaining top talent goes beyond wages—it’s about creating worker-friendly environments that enhance productivity, well-being, and job satisfaction. This episode explores how thoughtful design can give manufacturers a strategic advantage in attracting and retaining skilled employees. Industry experts discuss the key design strategies that foster loyalty, improve efficiency, and ultimately drive long-term success.
info_outlineOf all the industries where BHDP practices architecture and design, the Retail industry may have been hit the hardest in 2020. BHDP Retail Market Leader Andrew McQuilkin joins Host Brian Trainer to discuss how this resilient industry has responded to supply-chain, staffing shortages, and health and safety mandates in 2021. Reflecting on the predictions made in the first episode this season, “Looking Back and Looking Beyond,” Andrew weighs in on the key changes and influencers to watch in Retail.