From what I have learned while studying coworking this past summer, I think it is safe to say that the working world is rapidly changing as my peers and I enter the workforce. And one prominent factor driving this evolution is the interconnectedness of our modern world. The...
An effective workplace culture and working environment are more important than ever for today’s leading companies. Companies are using the workplace itself to inspire innovation, save money, and attract and retain employees. Unwired Ventures, organizers of WORKTECH11 West...
This project was submitted by Richard Fanelli, AIA, CFM, IFMA Fellow -- who is Principal of Fanelli McClain Design Studios, Inc., in Fairfax, Virg. -- and his colleague Amy Smyth, the project manager who oversaw this engagement. A lot of organizations these days are...
FOX Architects recently completed a project with Balfour Beatty Construction for their new offices in Fairfax, Virg., by way of the IPD process. What is IPD you ask? How does it benefit the project in the long run? I had those very same questions and went straight to the...
What is it about the word “raw” that nurtures our spirits and piques our interest? It’s as though most of the Gen Y folks I know – and me, as well – are pulled toward products and spaces associated with this fanciful description. The truth of the matter is that a...
We frequently hear the term high-performance work space, and I think we are all seeing significant gains in efficiency as our office environments evolve. Yet, measuring the performance of an alternative workspace today is a tricky business -- especially given many of the new...
If we used all five senses to design our workspaces, would this make us -- as end users -- happier and more productive workers? Most designers typically create spaces with only two of our five senses; namely, sight and touch. In fact, I don't ever remember being pushed to...
This article has been modified for publication with permission from its original author, Kay Sargent. It's the final installment in a 3-part series on the changing work environment. Timing is everything. Power lies in the realization of the pivotal shift that is profoundly...
This feature was submitted by Bruno Grinwis of BBG-BBGM to showcase their new office interior space -- and the thinking behind its design -- within the Empire State Building in Manhattan. Designed by the Washington office’s Workplace Interior Team, BBG-BBGM’s new 32,000...
Organizational knowledge is increasing at a rapid pace, and a number of issues surround the office environment today that will undoubtedly impact how we work. The largest, and most obvious trend related to building organizational knowledge and maintaining secure information...
