When saving space in a courthouse, the judge's chambers are seldom the first area to look at. Judges need proper chambers to perform their work and hold sensitive meetings.  However, when courthouse space is tight, some solutions exist to reduce chambers space during courthouse planning.

Unsurprisingly, insufficient space is the principal limitation encountered by court planning in renovating judge chambers. The challenge is to accommodate all of the required functions, and these functions may vary among judge chambers suites for different types of courts but usually encompass:

Courtroom technology has been a growing topic for the past two decades. The technology used by courts can vary widely. Some courts define technology as a projection screen in the well area with a projector on a mobile cart. Other courts use advanced evidence presentation systems with display...

Visibility in the courtroom is vital for all participants and spectators. Low courtroom lighting can cause visibility problems; overly bright lighting (or the wrong types of lights) can cause glare. The ability to see the body language and facial expressions of courtroom participants, such as the...

In an earlier blog, we discussed reporting metrics that convey overall space reduction progress. One such metric is a comparison of space and saving rent.