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...

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly changed the judicial system and courthouse planning. Court administrators often ask which operational changes from the pandemic are still in use and how they affect space requirements for new courthouses. During the crisis, courts focused on administering justice...

The latest school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, has once again brought the issue of firearms in schools to the forefront of national concern. Across the country, questions about gun accessibility are being raised in the hope of finding a solution that will put an end to school violence. 

“Chaos. Shock. Retirement.” These are just a few of the terms and reactions appearing in headlines and social media posts in the wake of the Trump Administration’s Executive Order requiring federal employees to “return to work in-person at their respective duty stations on a full-time basis.”  

As we step into 2025, the design of public buildings is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Shifting workplace dynamics, return-to-office mandates, and efforts to modernize or shed outdated government facilities have sparked a demand for innovative, multifunctional spaces. This blog explores...