Compass
Compass is Meridian’s core module for room discovery, booking, and space intelligence. It provides students and staff with a unified platform to find study spaces, manage room bookings, access campus services, and provide real-time feedback on space quality.Key Features
Room Discovery
Browse and search available study spaces, classrooms, and meeting rooms with real-time availability
Smart Booking
Instant room reservations with conflict detection and automated scheduling
Space Intelligence
Real-time ratings, feedback, and analytics on space quality and utilization
Event Management
Create and manage events with integrated room booking and attendee management
Core Capabilities
Room & Space Management
- Real-time Availability: Live updates on room availability and occupancy
- Advanced Search: Filter by capacity, amenities, location, and availability
- Booking System: Instant reservations with conflict resolution
- Recurring Bookings: Support for regular study sessions and meetings
Space Intelligence
- Quality Ratings: Student feedback on temperature, noise, lighting, and equipment
- Utilization Analytics: Track space usage patterns and identify underutilized areas
- Maintenance Alerts: Real-time reporting of equipment failures and facility issues
- Predictive Insights: Data-driven recommendations for space optimization
Event Integration
- Event-Room Linking: Automatically book spaces when creating events
- Capacity Planning: Match event size with appropriate room capacity
- Resource Management: Track equipment and amenities needed for events
Architecture
Compass integrates with:- Frontend: React-based user interface (
Meridian/frontend) - Backend API: RESTful endpoints for room and event management
- Real-time Updates: WebSocket integration for live availability
- Calendar Integration: Sync with external calendar systems
- SIS Integration: Import classroom data and course schedules
Use Cases
- Students: Find and book study spaces quickly
- Faculty: Reserve classrooms and meeting spaces
- Administrators: Monitor space utilization and optimize resource allocation
- Facilities: Receive real-time maintenance requests and space quality feedback
Getting Started
Frontend Development
Learn about Compass frontend architecture and components
API Reference
Explore Compass API endpoints for rooms and events
Space Intelligence
Understand space analytics and feedback systems
Integration Guide
Set up calendar and SIS integrations
Performance Metrics
- Booking Time: Reduced from 10-15 minutes to under 2 minutes
- Issue Detection: Student-reported problems identified 48-72 hours faster
- Utilization: Improved space utilization through data-driven insights