With so many elements involved in planning and relocating or expanding your office space, it is easy to overlook some of the most important functional items. One of the most underestimated variables is the amount, size, and type of meeting spaces that will be needed in today’s office. Meeting space must be considered and planned for, no matter what…
Has your office jumped on the open office layout bandwagon? If not, you are in the minority according to a Washington Post article. The International Facility Management Association states that 70% of U.S. offices are either completely open or have low partitions. While Silicon Valley led the way, the open office plan clearly strikes…
Let’s face it: we now live in a millennial-driven workforce. The demand for modern, creative, and appealing office space creates a massive opportunity for sharp business owners who are clever enough to retain and attract top talent. It can be a real challenge for the owners of aging, old-school office sites and work environments.…
Startups are becoming increasingly familiar with the tech industry surging with growth, innovation, and talent. Although starting a tech business may seem like an exciting endeavor, plenty of uncertainty tends to hover around the idea of creating one. One of these uncertainties is the startup’s initial office space. Must Read: BaM Featured in Indiana Business Journal for…
The ongoing debate around the ideal work environment – open office layouts, co-working space or a remote workforce, leads to the inevitable question of: “How will we choose?” This post is a reference for several options for your workspace, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each solution. The latest Grasshopper blog: Modern Workspace: Offices, Coworking &…
As a design partner for Carmen, clients often seek my expert advice on colors to use in their office space. We find that many companies are increasingly interested in how they can use color to create a productive, functional, and aesthetically pleasing design in their workspace environment. Have you ever considered that something as simple as the color of your office walls could make employees MORE productive? Research states that visual…
