Court space design & security
Collaborating with partners to ensure court-specific requirements are fulfilled in current and future planning, design, and security projects.
Planning spaces for today & into the future
When you engage with us, you get much more than a planning and design consultant. You also tap into expertise from a multidisciplinary team with unique experience in court technology, access to justice, case management, and other aspects of court administration.
Charting a course for new courthouse construction
Whether you're retrofitting an existing courtroom, exploring a new build, or repurposing office space, we offer a full suite of services specific to court and justice spaces. Lessons learned from this public private partnership offer a roadmap for court and county officials planning for new courthouse construction.
Key considerations
Our approach includes a close assessment of these factors to ensure we identify the right solution for your needs.
Design trends
We stay abreast of the latest design trends in court facilities, including integrating virtual courtrooms, collaborative spaces, and user-centered design principles.
ADA & public access
Our planning projects incorporate ADA compliance and promote equitable access for all court users, addressing physical accessibility, wayfinding, and communication needs.
Funding
We assist courts in identifying and securing funding for facility improvements with strategic planning and cost-effective design solutions.
Sustainability
Sustainable design principles are built into our projects to reduce environmental impact and improve energy efficiency.
Caseload trend analysis & projections
We leverage statistical models and planning data such as historical caseloads, population growth, and staffing levels to forecast and communicate future demands on court services to inform long-term space planning, resource allocation, and staffing needs.
Ensuring security is a courthouse priority
NCSC offers step-by-step guidance on court security best practices to assist courts with developing or updating building security policies and procedures. This guidance can also assist courts with planning new facility projects.
Design & planning services
Our specialized experience in court space planning and design will ensure your next project is strategically planned to meet the current and future needs of your court.
Court security consulting services
Court security projects can, and often do, require a comprehensive set of expertise and no two security situations are exactly the same. To meet this need, we offer diverse services to courts of all types, utilizing a team of security consultants with varying backgrounds, including law enforcement, military, emergency preparedness, architecture, and court administration.
Our expert
Experts by your side
Our consultants offer decades of knowledge from both the public and private sectors and are professionally trained in architecture, planning, energy and environmental building, design and construction, and project management.
