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Data-Driven Decisions at UTK’s Campus Student Union
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Data-Driven Decisions at UTK’s Campus Student Union

The Associate Director of Facilities of Operations at UTK uses Occupancy Analytics to drive Student Union management decisions. Data-driven decisions around the Student Union have impacted staffing, cleaning, and purchasing decisions. The ability to lease underutilized event spaces while also...

Ellen OBrien March 24, 2026
3 min read
Campus Space Planning: 4 FAQs
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Campus Space Planning: 4 FAQs

William & Mary Director of Space Planning Tim Russell recently addressed an audience of his peers and talked about ROI derived from Occupancy Analytics. As a Lambent Spaces customer focused on campus space planning, Russell leverages Wi-Fi for internal and external reporting requirements. Check...

Ellen OBrien March 24, 2026
4 min read
New Graduates Want an Office Experience – And it Better be Good
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New Graduates Want an Office Experience – And it Better be Good

The Class of 2023 has spoken: 44% prefer a hybrid model over working in full-time, remote positions. Industry surveys say they favor collaborative, social spaces for the ability to network. A new workplace experience will have to pair new graduates in collaborative settings with mentors and rely...

Ellen OBrien March 24, 2026
4 min read
6 Reports Critical to Campus Space Planning
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6 Reports Critical to Campus Space Planning

KEY POINTS: Space Planning teams at college campuses answer to stakeholders throughout the entire campus – from Facilities to Provost and Registrar – and they need reliable, unbiased data to support decisions. Hybrid work locations impact colleges and universities and create new space assignment...

Sue Bork March 24, 2026
2 min read
Campus Space Planning Challenges to Think About This Fall
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Campus Space Planning Challenges to Think About This Fall

Universities are becoming aware of the need for more space as students get ready to return to campus for the fall term. As the semester approaches, space planners in higher education are at the center of disputes about space because there isn’t enough of it. They keep coming back to one central...

Nupur Patra March 24, 2026
3 min read
Armored Things Expands Space Planning & Analytics Platform, Rebrands as Lambent
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Armored Things Expands Space Planning & Analytics Platform, Rebrands as Lambent

Boston, MA – September 27, 2022 – Armored Things, a leading provider of AI software for smart space planning, today announced the launch of an expanded version of its software platform with new analytics, planning and reporting capabilities. The company also announced it is rebranding as Lambent,...

Kate Coble March 24, 2026
3 min read
Lambent Partners With LAFC, Raises Additional $7M in Round Led by Will Ventures
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Lambent Partners With LAFC, Raises Additional $7M in Round Led by Will Ventures

Lambent today made dual announcements as part of their campaign to help campuses and venues reopen with confidence. A new partnership with the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), part of Major League Soccer (MLS), will help ensure the safe return of fans to LAFC games. The MLS club will implement...

Nupur Patra March 24, 2026
2 min read
6 Things To Know About The New Workplace Experience
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6 Things To Know About The New Workplace Experience

The rules for the new workplace experience are still being written. Employers are walking a fine line as they try to offer up a smart space and place for employees to get their best work done – and not simply reopen the same old offices. So, what have we learned in the last two years? A lot of...

Nupur Patra March 24, 2026
4 min read
Space Utilization: Defining The Basics
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Space Utilization: Defining The Basics

When it comes to reopening corporate spaces, there are still many unknowns. Should I renew my prior lease? Who will work full time in the office? Will they all get desks? But one thing is for sure: Space utilization will be top of mind for anyone managing an office building or campus. Our...

Staff Writer March 24, 2026
5 min read
Importance of Coming Together in Covid: Student Co-Op Review
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Importance of Coming Together in Covid: Student Co-Op Review

My student co-op search was no simple one; I spent months patrolling the Northeastern University database looking for the perfect fit. I had hoped to work in the sports department of a large newspaper, and when it didn’t pan out, I had to pivot to other options. Eventually, I stumbled upon...

Nupur Patra March 24, 2026
3 min read
Collegiate Esports Need Spaces Too!
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Collegiate Esports Need Spaces Too!

Although a lot of parents argue that video games aren’t good for their children, it’s possible all that screen time may translate to college scholarship dollars. In the past decade, universities have integrated esports into their athletic departments and worked to recruit top-tier gamers across...

Alex Trotto - Staff Writer March 24, 2026
3 min read
5 Higher Ed Campus Space Planning Trends to Watch
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5 Higher Ed Campus Space Planning Trends to Watch

At University of Nebraska, at William & Mary, at University of Tennessee, Knoxville – at just about any modern college campus – annual Space Planning reports require making predictions about how much new space needs to be allocated – or not – and where. In 2023, though, campus planning decisions...

Julie Roberts March 24, 2026
4 min read

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