Teams need their workplaces to shift from fixed to fluid to keep up with the flow of work.
The most disruptive office distractions, ranked
Of all the distractions that come with working in an office, the biggest is not the room temperature or the traffic sounds from outside. It’s ourselves.
Designing your office for the largest generation
We still display status in office design, but in new and subtle ways
There was a time, not so long ago, that one of the most important factors to consider when designing an office was the corporate hierarchy. The office was once the embodiment of the corporate structure.
Five ways the increasingly mobile workforce is transforming office design
The modern workforce is changing, with all signs pointing toward a future of remote workers and a level of flexibility never before seen in traditional offices. In fact, 68% of workers surveyed by PwC say they expect their work futures to include flexible hours and working remotely on scheduled days.
Office of the future "will only be a place where people come together" say Barber and Osgerby
We no longer need desks, say designers Ed Barber and Jay Osgerby, because the office of the future is more of a meeting place than a work environment.
Designing with Empathy: What Inclusive Design Means for Education and Workplace Architecture
At a Chicago Think Tank held at Cannon Design, architects and experts explored power asymmetries, racial dynamics, mental health considerations, and other challenges often neglected by designers.
When it comes to power in the workplace, 30 is the new 50
The U.S. labor force is aging, yet nearly 40% of Americans now report to a younger boss. Here’s how to navigate the generational power dynamics of the contemporary workplace, writes Modern Elder’s Chip Conley.
Is Conference Room Air Making You Dumber?
Small rooms can build up heat and carbon dioxide from our breath — as well as other substances — to an extent that might surprise you.
Slack’s head of workplace design thinks open floor plans “suuuck”
The science of why you hate your open office
The backlash against the dreaded open office plan has been brewing for many years. Not without good reason: Many employees struggle to focus amid the endless distractions and noise that are inevitable when you put everyone in a giant room together, and people feel constantly watched without any private space to retreat to.
The impact of technology, cyber-risk and the future of corporate real estate
It’s no surprise to say that technology is having a significant impact on the workplace and the use of corporate real estate.
Corporate Offices Evolving For Employee Engagement, Amenities
The demands for office are changing both inside and out, particularly in Silicon Valley, which is still known for its sprawling corporate campuses.
Watch: Workers love AirPods because employers stole their walls
Why you must create space for workplace learning
Business leaders are wrestling with how to integrate formal and informal learning spaces at work to nurture a necessary upskilling culture.
Office Noise Can Become A Positive Part of Your Workplace Design...Here's How To Harness It.
Flipping the Workplace
The flipped classroom concept has been around for well over 10 years, although advocates for the tradition of live classroom lectures followed by homework remain.
“Desk-less” organizations are finding creative ways to adapt Slack for their needs
Slack has already disrupted workplace communication by enabling real-time conversations and de-cluttering email inboxes.
What You Can Do About Your Thermal Comfort At Work
If you’re unable to make systemic changes to your HVAC system, or to call in the troops for a major renovation, you can do more for your thermal comfort at work than you might expect.
The Next Phase of Creative Office Is Functionality
Creative office started with open floor plans and collaborative spaces, but the next iteration is focused on functionality.