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residence halls , Magnolia and Azalea. (Photo: University Housing )" />Aerial view of FSU's new residence halls , Magnolia and Azalea. (Photo: University Housing ) Bright, spacious and comfortable are just a few ways to describe the two new residence halls Florida State University will open this fall — providing contemporary on- campus housing opportunities for more than 900 students. The two new halls, Magnolia and Azalea, complete a quad of four new residence halls , joining Dorman and Deviney halls, which opened in 2015. The four halls face each other, creating an open courtyard area with benches and porch swings where students can relax and enjoy the outdoors. The courtyard’s pathways also provide students with a convenient route to class. “The level of quality and attention to detail in these new residence halls really shows Florida State ’s dedication to providing students with superior places to live,” said Shannon Staten, FSU’s executive director of university h...

Human size the basis of architectural and interior design standards . According to Scientific American, over the past 150 years, the average height of human beings in industrialized nations has increased by about 4 inches. Overall, the reasons for this are better food supply, improved diet and the control of diseases. When you visit a home built in the 18th century, ceilings are obviously lower and door frames are smaller. Depending on the style of the era, fireplace openings, room size and window size might also be more condensed and feel off. Therefore, remodels conducted in historic homes or apartment buildings are exceptionally challenging. We are attempting to deliver modern conveniences to homes that were originally designed for humans of different heights. I am picturing a house in Cavendish on Prince Edward Island in Canada where L.M. Montgomery wrote her famous tales about the red- haired orphan Anne of Green Gables. The narrow staircases and hallways and petite rooms are d...