Four Work-From-Home Trends in the Workplace
by Jay Smith, AIA, LEED AP, and Jane Bamford, AIA After many months of working remotely, employees are returning to the workplace with new perspectives on how best to accomplish individual and group tasks. Employers, and the designers and developers shaping new workplaces, are responding with creative ways to reimagine office environments. The key is providing a variety of spaces and options for both accomplishing work and advancing workplace culture. The Great Outdoors Benefits of remote work have included gaining the flexibility to enjoy aspects of homelife while working and the knowledge that adaptable workspaces can be healthier and boost production. In addition, the outdoors has become synonymous with wellbeing, making connection to outdoor spaces a good choice for new developments. New outdoor spaces are programmed into distinct areas—larger event space and shaded niches with benches or tables and chairs. These areas can adapt to accommodate large gatherings, while smaller, …
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