Industry News: The Profound Effects of Flex Space on US Market
byA new report outlines the most dominant trend in office leasing today, why companies should stop making major decisions about offices based on the “Google model”, and more.
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Above & Beyond: Companies with Dedicated Commitments to Social Responsibility and Sustainability
byNeed some inspiration on how to improve your organization’s sustainability efforts and create a better place for employees to work?
Demand for Sustainable Materials Must Come from Designers, And Other Industry News
byConnecting with materials scientists can help show the need and desire for sustainable products, how to integrate formal and informal learning spaces at work to nurture a necessary upskilling culture, and more news.
Fir Tree Partners Invests in their Sustainability Mission
byFir Tree Partners a New York City-based, private investment firm, engaged Kostow Greenwood Architects to uphold its sustainability mission through design.
10 Tips for Creating a Sustainable Office
byIn preparation for Earth Day, a day aimed to demonstrate support for environmental protection, consider implementing a few (or all!) of these sustainable tips in your office.
Sustainable Design Features that Improve User Experience, Health, and Productivity
byFocusing on indoor environmental quality to optimize building performance and enhance employee productivity, attentiveness, and well-being.
Ditch the Plastic Cups: How to Start a BYORB Initiative in Your Office
byDon’t let the office kitchen battles continue: check out these five tactful ways to get everyone on board — and even excited about — a BYORB initiative.
Critics Say “Stop Using the Word ‘Sustainability'”, and Other Industry News
bySustainability is turning into a buzzword for architects, local coworking spaces are ushering in a new amenity: craft coffee, and other industry news.
The Sharing City That Never Sleeps
byHow 24-hour buildings will help reactivate built environments to promote the growth of healthy and vibrant neighborhoods.
The Business Case for Living Buildings in 2019, and Other Industry News
byThe value propositions that are demonstrating the business case for Living Buildings, a new office in Ukraine designed to incorporate nap rooms, and more.
Open Offices Could Be Making You Healthier, and Other Industry News
byA new study finds that open offices could be making you healthier, what the future of work looks like according to kids, and more news from around the web.
Not Your Average Water Cooler: Meet Bevi, the Smart Water Dispenser
byBevi has modernized the concept of the traditional office water cooler to meet the demands of today’s healthy workplace. Their countertop and standup water dispensers are an eco-friendly way to encourage people to stay hydrated throughout the workday.
