sustainability
How poor environmental quality threatens employee health
The standard of environmental quality in the workplace could be affecting individual and company performance far more than we think. A new guide from AECOM explores the key factors
Madrid named hottest place to work among major world cities
The Spanish capital takes the top spot with the most extreme urban island heat effect according to a new survey from Arup. Digital modelling is proposing ways to bring city-centre temperatures down
Why are firms still struggling to leverage building data?
The benefits of using data to improve the performance of office buildings and enhance experience are widely recognised. So what stops companies getting their act together?
The air we breathe: a low-tech solution for home workers
Air quality in the office has become a hot topic for managers, employees and designers, with a growing awareness of its importance to our health. But what about for those working from home?
Mayors in five US cities join drive to cool urban districts
As high temperatures create an urban heat island effect in many places this summer, the mayors of five American cities have signed up to an initiative to cool urban spaces by installing ‘smart surfaces’
Meanwhile workspaces: an emerging solution for the modern city?
How do you meet a desire for local, accessible workspaces? Underutilised land in cities might provide the answer, with meanwhile offices popping up all over London
The Unworking Podcast: where next for smart buildings?
In the latest Unworking podcast, smart building expert Matthew Marson explores how our built environment can become healthier, greener and safer through the tactical inclusion of smart technologies
At the tipping point: are firms ready for modern work practices?
If last year was about experimenting with flexible work and digital technology, 2023 is becoming all about mass adoption. A new report from Crestron says that companies need to be prepared
