Is there more to achieving collaborative open office spaces than just good design? The all-too-common dissatisfaction with the performance of open offices would suggest so. A note to myself and other architects involved in this pursuit; be humble, and look at the broader picture.

Does your courtroom design layout impede safe egress for trial participants during a courtroom emergency? Does it present tripping hazards? This post will discuss these potential hazards and offer suggestions for resolving these problems.

Could there be a drawback to the increased personal interaction in today’s collaborative open office? Too much collaboration can turn your super performers into villains.

Want to know how much open office space you’ll need per person in your new layout? This post guides you through where to start to calculate your office space needs.

The witness represents a critical player in the judicial process. How that witness is presented in court is, in part, established by the location of the witness stand, the stage upon which their testimony is given, and then received by the judge, jury, litigants, attorneys, and spectators.