EVEN THOUGH TINY LIVING ALLOWS INSTITUTIONS TO MAKE THE MOST OF LIMITED BUILDING SPACE AND TO INCREASE THE BED COUNT, THEY CONTINUE TO PRIORITIZE THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE BY EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY SPACES . . . apartment. UBC is now considering offering 70 of these Nano Studio units nestled into the renovation of their Gage South Student Residence, which they plan to open in 2019; the hall will have 630 beds within a complex of four towers. Survey results showed that 80 percent of respondents liked this tiny living idea. The units would also be appealing to commuter students, many of whom travel up to an hour and a half to campus and would thus be attracted to an affordable housing option that also provides them with an opportunity to become more engaged in campus life. Brotman shares his excitement in recognizing that the concept of tiny living makes student housing more affordable for students while allowing the institution to prosper. Above and beyond helping to create better residential spaces, these units can also reduce the campus's carbon footprint. And it is an idea that is popular with students. As Emily Turnbull from Wooster says, "My friends are so jealous! A lot of my friends who are underclassmen can't wait to maybe get the chance to live here in the future!" Johana Langova is the editorial intern for Talking Stick. editorialintern@acuho-i.org Introducing... Pulse Combining function and style. www.brillcompany.com JANUARY + FEBRUARY 2017 31http://www.brillcompany.com