Design
New study charts the carbon impact and acoustic properties of office partitions
A new study by engineering firm Max Fordham and Workplace Futures Group examines the carbon impact of different office partitions, and highlights new innovative materials that are set to make a big difference to carbon credentials
Can senior corporate designers rise again as internal innovation consultants?
Recent job losses in big tech and other sectors have targeted design leader roles, reversing a trend to grow design capability inside businesses. Where next for these experienced professionals?
Standing up for change: why an active workplace makes a difference
Research shows that supporting people to be more active in the workplace brings health and productivity benefits to the organisation. Is it time to activate the office?
Flight to character: a fightback begins against homogenous global offices
Tired of working in an anonymous corporate tower? A new movement is underway to give offices more character and purpose through storytelling and adaptive reuse of historic structures
Workplace in dialogue: podcasts that challenge conventions
How can we create environments for employees to thrive? Human-centred workplace design is a core theme of three new podcasts that are worthy of attention
Dare to dream: Milan Design Week exhibits raise the creative bar
The 2024 edition of Milan Design Week was heralded as a ‘return to form’ with a more dynamic and experimental direction in furniture and interiors
Lessons from the BMW factory design that said all workers are equal
Two decades after Zaha Hadid unveiled her plans for BMW’s plant in Leipzig, which elevated the car production line over the heads of office workers, we’re still studying the message that it sent
A city from scratch: unravelling the debate surrounding California’s newest urban venture
A new initiative aiming to create a brand-new city in Solano County, California promises affordable housing, an influx of jobs, and a commitment to sustainability measures, but faces several challenges before it gets the go-ahead
