The Refinishing Touch Blog

Labor Day weekend has become known as one of the biggest "move-in" weekends of the year and this year was no exception. Only, something was different at this year's move-in.

The Class of 2012 may or may not notice that colleges have taken strides to improve the livability and aesthetic feel of campus housing. University Business, held a 'Dorms of Distinction' competition to rank the nation's newest collegiate housing concepts. UB received 76 nominations for its contest that revealed improvement and reconstruction trends in three main areas: Student Input, Home-Like Atmosphere, and Community-Oriented Spaces

From natural toned walls in hues alien to "eggshell," community areas with fireplaces and flat screen TVs, to technologically-sound programs connecting students with the status of washers and dryers in the laundry room, parents and college graduate siblings have all been left- mouths agape- wondering "why couldn't this have been done when I was in college?"

The efforts we're seeing don't stop there. Along with the design factor, improvements are eco-friendly. One university reportedly invested $30 million and two years' time to unveil its new housing facilities this year, showing the investment and commitment to the future of our environment.

The Refinishing Touch's initiative shares common ground with the vision of these universities. As we work to improve the properties we work with, our mission is two-fold: to breathe new life into pieces that might been have been considered disposable and to do so in an eco-friendly, sustainable way. We're working here to save green- to put vitality back into reconstruction programs and to keep as much green in your pockets and green in our environment as possible.

We are beginning to see a cross-generational approach to the reach of environmental awareness now- and again, The Refinishing Touch is thrilled to see our vision shared. Here's to the Class of 2012 and all that they will learn.

Labels: College, Dorms, Green, Move In