sustainability
City in balance: why office developments need a wider urban frame
How cities are planned and governed will have a major influence on whether new urban workplaces thrive or fail, says city expert Professor Ricky Burdett of the London School of Economics
Upcoming webinars: shining a light on urban innovation
From data-driven city management to reducing light pollution, Signify’s upcoming webinars explore the impact of light on urban innovation and investment
Signal File: what this week’s headlines reveal about real drivers of performance
From hybrid work rhythm to clean air strategies and AI’s creative limits, this week’s roundup explores how organisations are rethinking presence, purpose and performance
The World of Work in 2025: top trends for the year ahead
From the AI -powered workplace and resilient real estate to a vibrancy metric and video hegemony, WORKTECH Academy’s report, The World of Work in 2025, presents 25 scene-shifting ideas
Looking ahead: the future workplace as an experience multiplier
From sustainability to the rise of Class A developments, Gensler’s design forecast for 2025 outlines the industry-specific strategies that will redefine work and workplace design in the year ahead
Will Jaguar rebrand show the limits of the corporate makeover?
In seeking out a new audience with a more modern, inclusive and sustainable offer, Jaguar’s eye-catching makeover holds some key lessons for developers and designers in the office sector
Why climate action is needed to make cities attractive to investors
Two new global research studies reinforce the message that cities need to manage increasing climate risks – from extreme heat to flooding – if they want to be competitive in the future
Call to demolish Canary Wharf towers signals dilemma of the CBD
UK developer Sir Stuart Lipton says that only drastic measures can safeguard the future of London’s troubled financial district, but transitioning to mixed use is not an easy challenge
