ABSTRACT

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.

chapter |7 pages

Introduction

The Changing Workplace

part |69 pages

Charting a Future

chapter |21 pages

New Patterns of Work

The Design of the Office

chapter |17 pages

The Future Workplace, Opportunities, Realities and Myths

A Practical Approach to Creating Meaningful Environments

part |40 pages

Real Estate Dilemmas

part |37 pages

The Opportunities of Information Technology

part |46 pages

Management Responses

part |74 pages

Working Solutions

chapter |15 pages

Emerging Building Forms and Accommodation Solutions

New Building Typologies or Distinctive Place-Making

chapter |15 pages

Asia Pacific

A Melting Pot of Global Experience

chapter |18 pages

The Dynamic Workplace

Scottish Enterprise Headquarters, Glasgow