The Lambent Spaces Blog

Deferred Maintenance burdens plague nearly every college and university in the US. Moody’s suggests the problem is so large that colleges face up to $950 Billion in capital needs. These figures are set to continue to rise with inflation. Facilities Managers trying to dig themselves out need a...

The sharp and sustained decline in college-age populations will quickly make the enrollment cliff a national reality. With undergraduate enrollment already down 15% since 2010 and a projected 10.7% decrease in high school graduates by 2037, admissions teams won’t be the only ones on campus...

Recent reports indicate a surprising trend in the commercial real estate market: despite high overall vacancy rates, companies are struggling to find the right office space. This paradox highlights a critical issue in the current market – the mismatch between available space and tenant needs....

In the bustling world of academia, where space is both coveted and contested, the quest for optimal occupancy management can often feel like navigating a labyrinth of conflicting interests. However, at Purdue University, a transformative approach led by leaders like Rob Wynkoop, VP of Auxiliary...

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is experiencing significant growth, from increasing enrollment figures to expanding faculty and staff. Amid this surge, Maria Isabel Martinez, GISP, Director of Space Planning, faces the intricate challenge of fitting a growing population onto a campus...

Picture a future where your building’s energy consumption is perfectly in sync with its actual needs. This is becoming a reality through the power of occupancy analytics, a game-changer for optimizing HVAC systems and advancing sustainable practices. By leveraging occupancy data, property managers...

Occupancy analytics have become table stakes in the corporate real estate landscape, accelerated by mandates from organizations like OBM Management Procedures Memorandum No. 2024-01 and insights from CBRE surveys. As businesses increasingly recognize the importance of data-driven excellence,...

In the never-ending battle between hybrid flexibility and in-person work, the landscape has been evolving so frequently that the true winners are those who can keep up with the changing tides. With exhausted managers, tightening budgets, and Gen Z hitting the workforce hard, space planners are...

Privacy concerns are at an all-time high. With the proliferation of devices and the increasing complexity of network environments, the opportunity to use Wi-Fi device data to derive occupancy estimates is compelling, but must be balanced against the demands for security and privacy. While some...

Picture a future where your building’s energy consumption is perfectly in sync with its actual needs. This is becoming a reality through the power of occupancy analytics, a game-changer for optimizing HVAC systems and advancing sustainable practices. By leveraging occupancy data, property managers...

When everything from construction costs to student enrollment is on the rise, the knee-jerk reaction is for colleges and universities to raise tuition too, however, the appetite and affordability of colleges has been thrust into the limelight as Gen Z makes their way through campus halls....

As higher education institutions face increasing financial pressures, maximizing the efficiency of every resource becomes paramount, especially when it comes to facilities. Buildings, labs, classrooms, and administrative offices represent some of the most substantial investments on campus. Yet,...