Makerspace Update: July 2026

Note From Joseph

Hi Friends,

With school out for the summer, I've finally been able to turn my focus toward something I've been excited about for a while — our home-grown makerspace operations software!

I believe good software can completely elevate the makerspace experience. That's why I released an open-source tool for makerspace managers called Eyra in 2023.

Since then, I've continued to think deeply and talk with colleagues all over the country about what the ultimate makerspace operations hub could look like. Now, with the help of our founder Sean, who has real experience shipping software, I have the opportunity to completely re-imagine Eyra and rebuild it from the ground up!

So what is Eyra, and why does it matter?

I’m incredibly excited about the prototype we’ve been building out. I think it will revolutionize how students think about and engage with our makerspace. I hope this quick sneak peak gets you excited about what’s to come!

The Atrium in the News

Ever wondered how our ambitious project got started in the first place? North Far North recently published a wonderful feature on the origin story of The Atrium, and they did a beautiful job telling it! The piece outlines how our partnership with South Tahoe High School formed and where we see the project going from here. Check it out!

New Arrivals and Construction Update

No new tools to report this month - we've temporarily paused equipment purchases as we gear up for construction. Our contractors need the building cleared out for the first phase of work, so I'm holding off on additional tools for a bit.

On the construction side, we’re in the final stages of the permitting process, working closely with the city to address their final comments before breaking ground.