Taking accessibility into their own hands

Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a large Dallas college that prides itself on its dedication to students. That means having the technology to help them navigate campus with accessibility, construction, and facility features and information clearly displayed. All of that and more is exactly what SMU saw in Concept3D’s Interactive Campus Maps.

Southern Methodist University’s extraordinary campus is nestled right in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Even after celebrating their centennial in 2013, SMU stands firm on their priorities—keeping the community tightly-knit, maintaining accessibility requirements, and fostering a legacy of appreciation for their students.

Without a virtual campus tour, the school had no way to showcase everything that made them unique or effectively manage projects for upcoming building construction or events. In addition, trying to implement more disability accessibility throughout campus by themselves required a lot of hard work for little reward.

In October 2021, after comparing different solutions and stumbling upon Texas A&M’s campus map, SMU took the plunge with Concept3D. Our Interactive Campus Map solution was perfect for adhering to ADA guidelines, construction and facilities project management, and its usability for all departments of the school.

SMU’s Interactive Campus Map from Concept3D has made managing and updating construction and facilities projects in real time seamless, not only on the back-end, but for students as well. The team also uses event and seasonal overlays to clearly label things like electrical outlets and the best pathways to take when campus gets dark. Above it all, they can focus on seamlessly displaying the hard work they put into making the campus look amazing.

Since launching in January of 2022, JMU has put a lot of hard work and time into their virtual map and tour, and it shows. Within the school, various departments are excited to get involved with the project and manage their own content because they know what a great impact these tools can make.

Southern Methodist University is dedicated to their campus, culture, and students. With Concept3D’s Interactive Map, they demonstrate that appreciation tenfold.