Building Momentum in higher education

University Planning, Student Housing, and Academic Facilities

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Creating Opportunities for Learning and Growth

Bohler partners with our student housing and higher education clients to seamlessly integrate new facilities, whether on tight urban sites or spacious suburban campuses. Our experience working on active campuses means we understand how to minimize disruption and enhance safety during construction.


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We work with developers, colleges, and universities to drive campus improvements that will attract students and raise the profile of the school and the larger community, including:

  • Designing new or expanding existing residence halls
  • Developing amenity-rich off-campus housing
  • Planning for courtyards and plaza areas for social gathering and creating a sense of community
  • Developing top-notch athletic facilities – a significant factor in school choice for many students
  • Designing stormwater management systems that can also serve as real-world laboratories for students
  • Prioritizing sustainability and developing environmentally focused solutions
  • Ensuring adequate and safe parking

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Above all, you can count on us to be aggressive in helping you meet your goals. Our collaborative process and a long-view approach ensure more informed decisions and create positive outcomes for:

  • Permit and approval strategies
  • Student-focused planning and design
  • Strengthening campus connections
  • Secure landscape design
  • Construction sequencing
  • Innovative urban stormwater management
  • Value engineering

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Equally, our team understands the importance of maintaining campus and pedestrian accessibility and establishes effective phasing solutions that minimize the impact on student life.

As on-call consultants, we also deliver the quick turnaround required for institutions to maintain forward momentum and meet scheduling goals.

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