Amongst the goals, concerns, and aspirations of our clients shaping workplace design today, there are two constants: money and space. In today’s budget-conscious environment, reducing square footage is one of the primary drivers for new workplace design. Firms and organizations like the idea of moving to a smaller space and saving money on their lease. In fact, reducing square footage is probably the No. 1 goal I hear about today when we start working on a new office. Square footage requirements balanced against program needs drive the design discussion.