Research space utilization metrics for affordable and sustainable growth

Construction and operating costs for research space continue to skyrocket as does institutional demand for these spaces. The time is now to refine (or implement) research space management models, enable program expansion in a cost-constrained environment, stay competitive, and elevate facility return on investment. Session leaders illustrate the translation of data-driven insights into new space metrics and implementation plans for Arizona State University’s award-winning research building portfolio. They profile the evolving relationship between research funding and the facility ecosystem, today’s metrics for productivity, how space management programs are finding support through alignment with institutional priorities, pitfalls to avoid, and lessons learned.