Progressive office design measures physical space by density and efficiency, determining how many employees can work in a given space. As workplaces move towards more compact designs, they aim to create quality spaces that are also cost-effective in the long run. While technology continually changes, interpersonal communication that an office facilitates will always be important. Recent decades have seen offices evolve with advancing technology, but future trends focus on spaces that allow quick sharing of ideas. Modern offices also account for approximately 25% of employees being out of the office daily, avoiding wasted space through flexible designs that support both individual and collaborative work.

1. How has the workplace evolved over
the years? Is there a way in which we
can measure good design?
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Ideal workplace

2. 300 SF/
EMPLOYEE
150 SF/
EMPLOYEE
75 SF/
EMPLOYEE
Progressive office design measures
physical space by density by deter-
mining what number of people can ef-
ficiently work in a space. Workplaces
heading in a more streamlined direc-
tion are looking to make quality com-
pact space that in return will save them
in the long run.
Concentrate

3. How do we plan for the future of office
design when technology is constantly
changing? One thing that will always
be necessary will be that interperson-
al communication an office can fa-
cilitate. Over the past 30 years office
interiors have changed as technology
advanced. The future trend isn’t about
technology; it’s about creating a space
where ideas can be shared quickly.
Technology

4. On any given day of the work
week there could be up to 25%
of employees out of the office,
whether they are working from
home or traveling this absence
equals wasted space.
Flexable

5. Corporate workplace design has been
constantly evolving as technology ad-
vances. dynamic office space where
workers had the freedom to work in a
variety of spaces whether it be solitary
or as part of a team.
Adapt

6. Ideal
paperless ($)(environment)
low partitions (communication)
cloud server (security)
personal laptop (mobility)
personal phone (mobility)
bike or bus transportation (parking)
open to change
unassigned seating (25%)
<150 sf / employee ($)