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Required Roles

You must have one of these roles in the Rooms Admin to create a space type.

What Is a Space Type?

A Space Type is a category used to describe and group similar kinds of rooms or spaces within a building. It helps users understand how a space is generally used — for example, whether it's a conference room, classroom, or performance venue — and what amenities or activities it supports.

Adding Space Types makes it easier to:

• Provide meaningful context for each space
• Help users find the right type of space when browsing or reserving
• Customize Custom Questions or workflows based on space type

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open the Space Types Menu

From Rooms Admin, go to Buildings > Space Types.

2. View or Add Space Types

You’ll see a list of existing Space Types and their descriptions. 

To create a new one, click Add Space Type.

3. Enter Space Type Name and Description

In the Name field, enter a general label for this type of space — such as “Classroom,” “Conference Room,” or “Event Space.”

In the Description field, explain what kinds of activities typically happen in this space, or what amenities it offers. This helps users and admins quickly understand the space's purpose.

Think of a Space Type as a category — not the name of a specific room.
Examples:

• Name: Lecture Hall
  Description: Large instructional space with fixed seating and projection equipment.
• Name: Multipurpose Room
  Description: Flexible space for student meetings, club events, and informal gatherings.

4. Save Your Space Type

Click Save to add it to the system.

Tips for Success

• Use broad, recognizable names so users can easily identify space categories.
• Avoid duplicating specific room names — Space Types should be general (e.g., Lecture Hall, not Room 101).
• Be consistent across your organization — standardize names and descriptions if multiple admins are adding content.
• Use the description field to clarify how the space is typically used or what features it includes.
• Match Space Types to your reservation workflows and policies — they can be used to trigger Custom Questions or guide filtering/search.

⚠️ Important: Custom Questions are tied to Space Types
The Space Types you create determine which questions appear during the reservation process.
Creating thoughtful, consistent categories ensures users are shown the right questions at the right time — and prevents confusion or missed info.

Common Space Types

Here are some examples of frequently used Space Types:

• Classroom – Standard instructional space with desks and whiteboards
• Lecture Hall – Large fixed-seating space with presentation equipment
• Conference Room – Meeting space with a table, chairs, and display screen
• Event Space – Flexible-use space for student or campus events
• Study Room – Small, reservable quiet space for individuals or small groups
• Multipurpose Room – Adaptable space used for meetings, clubs, or informal gatherings
• Computer Lab – Room with workstations and installed software
• Outdoor Space – Designated outdoor area used for events or recreation
• Performance Venue – Auditorium or stage-based space for performances
• Athletic Facility – Gym, studio, or sports venue