Offices are increasingly vacant. According to Moody’s Q2 2024 CRE trend report, office vacancy rates have exceeded 20% this year as businesses reduce their space or leave the office entirely, driven by the continued demand for hybrid work. In response, building owners and facility...

As workplaces evolve, designing environments that cater to a wide range of employees is gaining increased recognition. And neurodiversity, which refers to the natural variation in how people think, learn and interact with the world, is one of the key factors shaping this trend.

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It has been more than four years since everything we knew about work was flipped on its head. As the dust settles, we are still learning valuable lessons and insights into the future of work due to this disruption. Prior to the pandemic, alternative workplace solutions slowly evolved...

The pandemic forced us to focus on the health and well-being of our bodies. Now as we look ahead to the future of work, the same focus should also be placed on our environments. While it is an individual pursuit, wellness is significantly influenced by our physical, social, and...

Choosing the perfect color to paint a room can be a major decision for some people, and for good reason.

Different colors can have powerful effects on human behavior, according to color psychology, which designers are paying closer attention to when redesigning offices today. It’s one...

Tenant amenities are more important than ever in the effort to bring employees back to office spaces. Driven by requests from tenants, owners are looking for opportunities to strategically upgrade office buildings in ways that will drive foot traffic.

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Several months ago, a CBRE survey of office trends revealed reduced office space needs among many employers. Fully 68% of the largest companies, those with more than 10,000 employees, indicated they planned to downsize. Some 46% of other respondents planned downsizing.

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The key is to let workplace form follow function, said Ann Hoffman, director of workplace strategies at Philadelphia design firm FCA.

“What can you give me in that space that I can’t get at home?” said Hoffman. “And I can tell you, it’s not a ping pong table.”

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McCarter & English aimed to enhance the look and feel of their existing workplace, desiring a space that reflected their dedication to a thriving company culture, legal expertise, and strong client relationships. The updated office features a subdued color palette with orange,...