Effective courtroom design is pivotal in facilitating fair and efficient legal proceedings. Each participant in a court proceeding—judge, clerk, witness, juror, and attorney—needs a well-planned workspace to do their job effectively. 

Many court jurisdictions have developed space standards describing the optimal quantity and quality of space for courtrooms, chambers, office, and secured areas. Space standards are useful in determining the amount of space needed and adjacency patterns. 

In recent years, inclusivity has emerged as a core value that is at the forefront of the planning profession. An inclusive built environment provides an experience that accommodates all user groups regardless of age, size, ability, disability, or background. 

Courtroom layouts are crucial in ensuring legal proceedings' proper and fair functioning and facilitating justice. A typical courtroom consists of a judge’s bench, an area for court staff, a witness stand, a jury box, counsel tables, an attorney lectern, and a public seating area. These different...

I recently had an experience that seems pretty common this summer: sitting in an airport during a flight delay, wondering when - or if - I’d reach my destination. This was my first post-pandemic business trip for one of our court clients. After a couple hours, it was clear that hundreds of my...