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Office Work Space – Open Reigns

19 Thursday Mar 2015

Posted by Reinhart Commercial in Ann Arbor, Businesses, Commercial Real Estate, Offices

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Commercial Real Estate, Millennials, Office Buildings

CubiclesFor several years the square footage of workers private office space has been getting smaller. The trend is toward open concept work areas verses individual offices and cubicles. In those companies that still use office cubicles, workers find these shrinking, as well.

As technology is increasingly mobile, it effects the way we work and the spaces we work in. We are always connected with each other.  We can (and do) work anywhere.  The open concept work space is an extension of that.

Open office floor plans (ideally):DeathtoStock_Creative Community3 (Large)

  • Save money
  • Encourage worker collaboration
  • Promote creativity
  • Increase productivity
  • Attract younger talent

Some of the drawbacks can be: distraction, noise, lack of personal space and overhearing workers who talk too loud on the phone.

Nevertheless, traditional offices are on the way out and the open concept use will continue to grow.

Source: The New York Times

Source: Newtimes.com

Source: Entrepreneur

Source: Los Angeles Times

Source: Quartz

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