In previous blogs, we examined two strategies for fitting a courtroom into an existing space that is too small to meet design standards: flexible furniture and fixtures in the courtroom and limiting user capacity. The third strategy, recommended only if the previous two strategies will not provide...

When managing a space reduction initiative for an entire facility portfolio, using a model that calculates return on investment and prioritizes projects is essential. In a previous blog, we discussed using this type of model for specific projects. This blog will describe how a model can be used to...

When the use of flexible furniture and fixtures, as described in an earlier article, is not enough to provide adequate space in an undersized courtroom, it may be necessary to reduce the courtroom's user capacity.

The most common challenge when undergoing major renovation projects in existing courthouses is designing a functional courtroom in a tight or poorly configured space. We often refer to this as “shoehorning” a courtroom into existing space. In many cases, adequate space cannot be found to construct...

In the last article, we mentioned that developing a model to calculate return on investment and other critical measures for a space reduction program was possible. Such a model can assist an organization in identifying likely locations for space reduction and prioritizing projects.