Synopses & Reviews
Incorporating a diversity of practices, cultural and organization change, and new building forms, this book provides ideas, inspiration and analysis of the multitude of ways in which an office space can be designed and utilized. Updated to cope with technological advances, as well as including a new series of case studies on recent Australian, North American and Scandinavian experiences, the contributors draw on a wealth and variety of professional experience to present the best and most innovative solutions for today's office - and tomorrow's workplace.
1. Provides analytical design solutions to meet real challenges and increase office productivity
2. Fully updated and with seven brand new chapters to cover the latest ideas and developments affecting the workplace
3. International case studies provide inspiration and show how to apply theories
Review
'It makes invaluable reading'
The Architectural Review
'The book must be of great value to all concerned with the design and/or refurbishment of commercial buildings.'
ASI Journal
'A useful source for the enlightened.'
Premises and Facilities
Table of Contents
Section 1: Charting a future; The logistical city; New patterns of work: the design of the office; Real estate and the future; The Future Workplace, Opportunists, Realities and Myths: A Practical Approach To Creating Meaningful Environments; Section 2: Real estate dilemmas; Office cultures: international differences in workplace design; New real estate models to support distributed working; Competing for the future of corporate real estate; Section 3: The opportunities of information technology;
From the intelligent building to the distributed workplace; Technology for a new office; Section 4: Management responses; Delivering the operational workplace; Supporting organisational change; Making change work; Section 5: Working solutions; Emerging building forms and accommodations solutions:
New Building Typologies or Distinctive Place Making; Asia Pacific: A melting pot of global experience; North American office design at the start of the new millennium; The dynamic workplace: Scottish Enterprise Headquarters, Glasgow