Service animals are becoming increasingly common in various public settings, including courthouses, where they assist individuals with disabilities or special needs. As accessibility and trauma-informed practices receive more attention in the justice system, the use of service dogs in courthouses...

For architects and courthouse planners, designing a courthouse's central detention area, sometimes called the central lockup, is a specialized aspect of the overall planning for a courthouse. This vital task demands the careful consideration of security, adjacencies, separation of circulation, and...

Government buildings - courthouses, schools, police stations, office buildings, etc. - are intended to be accessible to the public, reflecting principles of transparency and accessibility. These facilities serve important functions in communities, such as overseeing justice and delivering essential...

Community rooms inside police stations have emerged as invaluable assets for the police, citizens, and the entire community's well-being.

With the changes in the law enforcement landscape over the past several years, community engagement is necessary for effective policing within a community....

The hybrid office is designed to promote mobility, increase collaboration, and enhance space efficiency among a largely remote workforce. Hybrid offices require various space options for individual workstations, collaborative meeting spaces, and conference rooms. They also require multiple spaces...