The attorney/prisoner interview room has been a hot topic during recent courthouse space programming efforts. Historically, the attorney/prisoner interview room, if one even exists, has been located in the basement within the central cellblock. While it is undoubtedly appropriate to find interview...

When we think of landscaping around a courthouse, or any building for that matter, we usually consider only the aesthetic value the landscaping provides. After all, greenery can really enhance the look of a building, and who wants a bare building rising from an expanse of dirt or concrete? However,...

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing many aspects of life as we once knew it. People living in cities who have relied on public transportation are purchasing cars in record numbers, calling into question transportation plans that reduce dependency on personal vehicles. Many of our nation’s children...

The last time we checked in, I spoke of how we are in an interim period in terms of returning to the workplace. Some people are starting to return to the office with protocols in place for social distancing, limited occupancy, and increased sanitation. Some continue to telework full-time. Still...

The post-pandemic office is projected to become a “hybrid office” - a workplace where employees split their time between working from home and on site. Now that organizations have invested in the technologies and policies to enable employees to work from home, many employees will want to continue...