Home Away from Home: Redefining Student Spaces

In the ever-evolving world of higher education, one thing is clear: students need more than just a roof over their heads—they need spaces that inspire, connect, and support their journey to becoming our future leaders. At Power Design, we’re not just laying the foundation for student housing; we’re crafting the environments where the future takes shape.

With more than 26,530 student housing units spread across more than 42,175,000 square feet in over 15 states, we've made our mark from the green hills of Washington State to the vibrant streets of Texas, Florida, and D.C. Our reach is vast, but our focus remains sharp: to deliver top-tier housing that meets the unique needs of students from coast to coast.

And it’s not just us—student housing is booming! With college enrollments climbing and a growing understanding that quality living spaces are key to student success, the sector is set to grow by 4.3% annually through 2026. Though it’s not just about building more; it’s about building better. Today’s students demand modern amenities, sustainable designs, and spaces that foster community and collaboration.

That’s where Power Design comes in. Our approach to student housing is anything but cookie-cutter. We see each project as an opportunity to create more than just a place to crash after class. We’re talking about homes away from home—spaces where students can thrive, whether they’re hitting the books, hanging out with friends, or just taking a breather. With our cutting-edge tech, energy-efficient solutions, and eye for design, we’re building more than buildings; we’re building the future of education.

Take a look at a few student housing projects that thousands of students will be calling home in the near future!

• NC State University

  

  Raleigh, NC

  Hub on Campus Raleigh

  A towering 12-story high-rise in Raleigh, North Carolina, featuring 665 units and more than 1,020,160 square feet, where Power Design is delivering VDC, electrical, fixtures, life safety, DAS, and energy solutions for the students at NC State University. 

   

  Developer: Core Spaces

  GC: Barnhill Contracting & Power Construction

• University of Maryland

  

  College Park, MD

  8145 Baltimore Ave

  This 299-unit high-density student housing project in College Park, Maryland, spans more than 535,920 square feet, with Power Design providing services for the electrical, fixtures, life safety, DAS, and low voltage systems across seven floors.

   

  Developer: LV Collective

  GC: John Moriarty & Associates 

• University of Florida

  

  Gainesville, FL

  UF Honors Residential College

  A sprawling 843-unit, 419,709 square foot high-density development across five buildings and six floors in Gainesville, Florida. Power Design led the engineering, electrical, fixtures, life safety, and low voltage scopes for the University of Florida’s prestigious Honors Residential College.

  Developer: University of Florida

  GC: Weitz Company

• University of Arizona

  

  Tucson, AZ

  Hub V at Tucson

  This 12-story, 161-unit high-rise in Tucson, Arizona, covers more than 287,404 square feet, and sees Power Design contributing to electrical, fixtures, life safety, and DAS systems for the students at University of Arizona. 

  Developer: Core Spaces & Up Campus Properties

  GC: JH Findorff and Son, Inc.

Raleigh, NC

Hub on Campus Raleigh

A towering 12-story high-rise in Raleigh, North Carolina, featuring 665 units and more than 1,020,160 square feet, where Power Design is delivering VDC, electrical, fixtures, life safety, DAS, and energy solutions for the students at NC State University. 

 

Developer: Core Spaces

GC: Barnhill Contracting & Power Construction

College Park, MD

8145 Baltimore Ave

This 299-unit high-density student housing project in College Park, Maryland, spans more than 535,920 square feet, with Power Design providing services for the electrical, fixtures, life safety, DAS, and low voltage systems across seven floors.

 

Developer: LV Collective

GC: John Moriarty & Associates 

Gainesville, FL

UF Honors Residential College

A sprawling 843-unit, 419,709 square foot high-density development across five buildings and six floors in Gainesville, Florida. Power Design led the engineering, electrical, fixtures, life safety, and low voltage scopes for the University of Florida’s prestigious Honors Residential College.

Developer: University of Florida

GC: Weitz Company

Tucson, AZ

Hub V at Tucson

This 12-story, 161-unit high-rise in Tucson, Arizona, covers more than 287,404 square feet, and sees Power Design contributing to electrical, fixtures, life safety, and DAS systems for the students at University of Arizona. 

Developer: Core Spaces & Up Campus Properties

GC: JH Findorff and Son, Inc.

These are just a few student housing projects we have going on around the country - check out the rest here!