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Space Optimization

Right-sizing facilities through data-driven space planning

Fentress helps public and private organizations determine how much space they need and where they can reduce it. Our data-driven process evaluates space utilization, staffing, and operational requirements to identify opportunities for consolidation, sharing, and cost savings. For courthouses, courtroom utilization analysis helps determine whether sharing can reduce space without hindering court operations.

Our specialized tools and planning processes translate these findings into a right-sized program of requirements. We explore shared conferencing facilities, alternative workplace layouts, and other flexible concepts that make better use of space. The result is a practical plan to reduce excess space, lower facility costs, and support current and future operations.

 

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Our Approach to Space Optimization

We use data-driven analysis to right-size facilities, reduce excess space, and develop flexible solutions that support operations and lower costs. 

 Analyze occupancy, work patterns, and space use to identify excess capacity and opportunities for sharing or consolidation. 

How We Deliver Results

Space Utilization Model (SUM)

SUM translates staffing, operational needs, and space standards into a right-sized program of requirements. Versions tailored to courthouses and offices help identify opportunities to reduce space through sharing and flexible layouts, with preliminary design and construction cost estimates. 

Workstyle Survey Model

 This tool analyzes employee survey responses to identify work patterns and space needs. The results guide the mix of individual, collaborative, and shared spaces to reduce excess space while supporting daily operations. 

Courtroom Utilization Analysis

This analysis uses courtroom activity data to optimize one of the courthouse’s most expensive spaces through appropriate courtroom sizes, sharing, and other space-saving strategies. The findings guide space requirements and help courts reduce space and associated costs without hindering operations.

Data-Driven Space Optimization Workspace

The Fentress Advantage

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 Data-driven analysis that identifies excess space and opportunities for savings. 
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Right-sized space plans that support efficient operations and flexible arrangements. 
Practical strategies that reduce facility costs and maximize existing space. 

Space Optimization Guide

Discover our practical playbook for right-sizing facilities, reducing excess space, and lowering costs through data-driven analysis and flexible space planning. 

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Proven Results

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Lubbock Municipal Court Entrance
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Lubbock Municipal Court Facility

As a court consultant to Randall Scott Architects, Fentress conducted space programming interviews, developed a Program of Requirements (POR), and assisted in the schematic design solut...

Colonial Forge High School entrance pavilion
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Stafford County School Security Assessments

Working with Major Security Consulting and Design, LLC, Fentress conducted security assessments of 14 Stafford County, Virginia, public schools and the central office campus. We recomme...

Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building Facade
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HHS Organizational Assessment and Support

Fentress supports nationwide facility portfolio planning for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. We evaluated the agency’s real property capab...

Franklin County, MO Courthouse
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Franklin County Circuit Court

Fentress provided court consulting services to White & Borgognoni Architects for a new courthouse in Franklin County, IL. We developed an operations analysis and program of requirements...

Albemarle County Courthouse Project Page Image
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Albemarle County and City Courts

Working with Fentress Studios, Fentress Inc. served as court planning consultants for Albemarle County, Virginia. We conducted a needs analysis and developed a space program to guide th...

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Whether you’re updating an existing courthouse or planning a new facility, Fentress can help you create an environment that supports justice and community needs.

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