This sub-category is for sharing strategies and case studies on how to make better use of space in research environments. Topics may include:
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Reducing under-utilised labs, offices, and shared areas
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Flexible and multi-purpose space planning
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Space audits, monitoring, and reporting
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Linking space efficiency to energy and carbon reduction
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Institutional approaches to managing growth in demand
This complements Facilities Optimisation (building systems) and Maintenance & Lifecycle (operations). Here the focus is on maximising the use and efficiency of physical space.