In my previous post about space reduction, Technology, Mobility, Flexibility, and Beyond, I discussed the relationship between new technologies and mobile work practices and how this relationship is presently affecting today’s office space. In particular, I focused on the trend toward increasingly...

I will review two common collaborative spaces in part two of my series on critical components of today’s mobile office environment; I will review two common collaborative spaces. These include “huddle rooms” and “the hub.”

In my previous courthouse posts, I discussed artwork's role in supporting the American courthouse as a symbol of the rule of law and creating a long-term cultural connection with the American public. Today, I will discuss another vital role of courthouses as a generator of economic development for...

As a courthouse planning consultant, I spend considerable time attending meetings and conducting on-site assessments in courthouses. I am never surprised by my consistently positive interaction with knowledgeable and conversant judiciary members. I am also never surprised by historical and...

This is the first in a series concerning applying accessibility requirements in courthouses. I will begin by addressing reconciling courthouse entrance accessibility standards in courthouse planning with the preservation objectives and constraints posed by existing conditions in older historic...