The New Yorker: the Open Office Trap
Though open offices often fostered a symbolic sense of organizational mission, they were damaging to the workers’ attention spans, productivity, creative thinking, and satisfaction.
An essential part of organisations is the building they use to meet and discuss. Making buildings digital is about creating an integrated system of computing power and human strengths. A digital building is an interactive building where workers can find the best circumstances to do their work.
There is a Digital Building page with more information and links to articles.
Though open offices often fostered a symbolic sense of organizational mission, they were damaging to the workers’ attention spans, productivity, creative thinking, and satisfaction.
A good workplace design can support a company’s success and can be a factor to create an environment where ideas flow well