# Safety-Promoting Student Residences La Trobe University's New Student Accommodation is Completed By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-10-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-trobe-university References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/10/17/jackson-clements-burrows-la-trobe-university-student-accommodation-melbourne/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) Jackson Clements Burrows architects have completed a [student accommodation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leed-v4-goldrated-schoenecker-center) project at La Trobe University in Victoria, Australia. The design consists of a large-scale [mass-timber building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-up) and has been shortlisted in the Housing category of the 2021 Dezeen Awards. The facilities can accommodate up to 624 student residents and are built around a central courtyard. The goal was to create a space where students could comfortably and swiftly move around the complex. To accomplish this, the designers built two semi-circular buildings that face into a courtyard - creating a private and enclosed environment. To ensure the residences are accessible, a series of walkways and pathways were incorporated into the landscaping. Moreover, the facade is painted in [bright and colorful panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design), adding a warm and inviting outdoor atmosphere. Image Credit: Jackson Clements Burrows ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mass Timber Student Accommodation:** There is opportunity for the construction industry to innovate with the use of mass timber building materials to create affordable and sustainable student accommodation projects. - **Accessible University Accommodation:** There is opportunity for the hospitality and travel industry to create more accessible university accommodation options that cater to students with disabilities. - **Courtyard-based Student Residences:** There is opportunity for the real estate industry to create modern and comfortable student residences centered around courtyard designs, providing a safe and enclosed communal space for students. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can capitalize on the trend towards mass timber and sustainable building materials to create innovative and eco-friendly student accommodation buildings. - **Hospitality and Travel:** The hospitality and travel industry can innovate by creating more accessible and inclusive university accommodation options for students with disabilities. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can capitalize on the trend towards courtyard-based student residences by incorporating modern designs and amenities to attract students seeking safe and social living environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Welcoming Prefabricated Student Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ignacio-prego-architectures.md) - [Pastel Student Welfare Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placidus-building.md) - [Wood-Framed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-woods.md) - [Inclusive Social Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/85-social-dwellings-in-cornell.md) - [Housing Collective Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional.md) - [Mass-Timber Education Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-w-boyer-center.md) - [Timber Research Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-timberlands.md) - [Large Passive House Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmony-commons.md) - [Mass-Timber Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-up.md)