Forget beanbags and ping pong tables, the office of the future will fundamentally change how we work. Through a combination of green and digital technologies, the worker of tomorrow is likely to operate in an environment that is smarter, healthier and more sustainable. Although whether we’ll also say goodbye to office politics remains a moot point.
The buildings in which we work have a huge impact on the nature of the work we do. A Harvard study has revealed that offices with better ventilation, more natural light and median temperatures boost workers’ performance and productivity, as well as helping them sleep more soundly when they get home.