Everything from gun violence in schools to protests leading to riots to cybersecurity threats bombard our news feeds on social media and take up residence in the back of our minds (or sometimes it is front and center) as we face the world daily. 

I recently read an interesting statistic that astounded me—the economic output of just six southern states surpassed that of the entire Northeast. Initially, I thought this was a very recent phenomenon, but it occurred for the first time in 2021, and the gap has expanded. In 2022, these six states...

Since I’ve worked as a courthouse planner for most of my career, the concept of universal design has been drilled into me. Universal design is the notion that, to the greatest extent possible, the built environment should provide an experience that accommodates all user groups, regardless of age,...

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...

Much discussion has been about the “new normal” workplace as we have emerged from the pandemic. Thehybrid office has evolved as a modern alternative to the traditional office. However, many government departments seem caught between the past and present workplace.