For R&A projects that include the renovation of several existing courtrooms and perhaps several new courtrooms, the most effective solutions may be more than just architectural. Instead, solutions may also be influenced by the court’s overall operational objectives for the functions and activities...

Two types of reports are integral in monitoring the space reduction progress of a space reduction program.

Trial courtrooms that accommodate criminal proceedings require five points of access to achieve a secure separation of participants: one each for the judge, law clerks, jurors, the public, and prisoners. More often than not, we find that the framework of existing circulation patterns, especially...

Our previous posts about space reduction discussed all the steps necessary to establish a space baseline. Once you’ve identified your reduction target and have the baseline in place, the next step is to get started on individual space reduction projects. After all, if your effort doesn't result...

In two past blogs, we addressed modeling space, costs, and return on investment at the project and national or regional levels. This blog will address three challenges to designing a successful office space reduction model. If done correctly, a model can generate excitement for an office space...