Design
Architects’ network slams skyscrapers as worsening climate crisis
An open letter from an influential group of UK architects has condemned the impact of tall office buildings on climate change and biodiversity – and called for less celebration of skyscrapers
Berlin plays host to Germany’s most sustainable office building project
An ensemble of two office buildings close to the Südkreuz station in Berlin demonstrates the potential of large-scale timber construction that is modular and highly sustainable
The designed experience: what works and why we are in thrall
In a working world of greater individual choice, designing a better experience for employees has become an urgent priority. A new book explains how the transformative power of experience can be unleashed
Diversity by design: five ways to enhance inclusion in the workplace
After the social inequalities of the pandemic, there is now a growing onus on workplace designers to cater more effectively for a diverse range of employee needs through attention to marginalised groups
Japanese project shows how to recycle worn-out office blocks
Our latest WORKTECH Wednesday Briefing marks World Architecture Day with a look at a sustainable workplace scheme that is a masterclass in reuse, and explores the future of the digital wallet
What it means to think and work outside the box
What are the most important factors affecting future office design? Design firm Studio Banana sets out 13 influential ideas to design better work environments in its book
Line-up announced for creative masterclass on future of work
As workplace professionals face up to a hybrid future, WORKTECH Academy has teamed up with the Royal College of Art to create a new online learning experience centred on creative and design thinking
Time to invest in quality space and smart tech says JLL report
This WORKTECH Wednesday Briefing looks at the key challenges for CRE professionals identified by JLL’s Future of Work 2022 survey – and finds that there’s a lot on their plate
