Higher Ed Space Planning & Utilization Tools
TSW Campus Planning Studio
Sample Clients:
- University System of Georgia Statewide Space Utilization Study
- Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Statewide Master Plan
- Furman University Space Analysis & Plan
- Middle Tennessee Community Colleges Master Plans
- University of South Carolina Beaufort
- Kennesaw State University
TSW has employed its wide array of space planning and utilization tools with dozens of colleges, universities, and other institutional clients. Tom Walsh pioneered our proprietary space model, which applies the latest best practices in the fields of design and utilization to provide benchmarks for learning spaces, gathering places, and office needs. We choose the most appropriate tools for each client to provide an accurate picture of their existing square footage and usage characteristics, in order to maximize finite resources and make the best use of existing spaces, while planning for future needs.
Space
Audits
- Detailed walk-throughs of all campus spaces to determine, size, use, and suitability of all rooms
Space Database
Creation
- Creation of integrated, easy-to-use data based on space audits
- Campus retains these for ongoing use
Utilization &
Occupancy Studies
- Scheduling analysis to determine how often rooms are in use
- Study what percent of seats are filled
Space Needs
Modeling
- Using metrics developed with the campus, determine existing and future space needs of all types
Space
Metrics
- Metrics developed with the campus serve as benchmarks for room sizes, utilization, and scheduling
Migration
Plans
- Adjacency studies show desired locations of departments and functions
- Migration plans show each step
Building
Programming
- Based on needs identified, detailed building programs can be developed
- Include room characteristics
Enrollment
Projections
- Based on trends and influencing factors
- Establish multiple planning benchmarks
- Determine growth by major/program
Demographic
Analysis
- Analyze relevant regional population and demographic trends
- Examine job market characteristics