2015 YEAR IN REVIEW

  In our annual Year in Review special feature, we take a snapshot look at what kept our industry busy and bustling in the past year. 2015 was another engaging year in the world of workplace design, and we at officeinsight had a fantastic time reporting on it! Ongoing advances in evidence-based research, sustainability and wellness initiatives, and technology continued to expand the tools and resources available to designers. New generations joining the workforce, the co-working movement, and a learning- and cloud-based way of working are presenting remarkable opportunities and challenges. As the economy continues its shift from industrial to knowledge-based, the nature of work is focused more on people, and the corporate clients of designers are increasingly recognizing the important role of good design in attracting and retaining top talent. Office furniture trends include expansion of height adjustability and power/data configuration options, plus reconfigurable or mobile furniture that offers users …