Britain’s defence boom is finding an unexpected home in the city
As governments have ramped up military spending in response to the war in Ukraine, Britain’s commercial property market is discovering an unexpected source of demand: defence technology
Self-driving laboratories: how AI is reshaping the life science workplace
As life sciences move toward autonomous research, the laboratory is being redesigned around a shift in how scientists work, at a time when AI and robotics are taking over the market
What post-industrial cities can learn from a Vermont oven factory
As occupiers demand greener, more flexible workplaces, a former Vermont oven factory, now a low-energy tech campus, shows how industrial reuse can deliver the workplace of the future
The long frontier: designing workplaces for every stage in life
Inclusive workplace design should recognise that needs aren’t static, they evolve with time; creating adaptable environments that support wellbeing, comfort and accessibility across a longer working lifecycle
Price of perfection: the return of network-based recruitment economy
As AI-generated resumes make it harder for employers to separate genuine talent from polished prompts, the age-old job referral is making its comeback, offering something AI cannot: trusted human endorsement
Breaking precedent: four ideas shaping London’s legal workplace
From AI and adaptable design, to evolving client expectations, London’s legal sector is changing, and fast. We explore the top themes from this year’s Future Legal Workplace London conference
Silicon Savannah: Nairobi’s growth as a global tech hub
From a rich talent pipeline to significant investment in the city, Nairobi stands at the forefront of development in Africa – and its influence is being recognised on the global stage as large tech players establish their base
The wooden workplace: is timber the solution to a sustainability dilemma?
From structural frames to exposed interiors, timber is reshaping how offices are developed, offering new opportunity for sustainable construction
