Going to “work” is actually going to “interact”
Why is people movement important in buildings?
In a knowledge economy, the key role of buildings is the production and dissemination of new knowledge to drive innovation.
Awareness leads to interaction leads to transaction.
Spatial layout works with management style to create a “spatial culture”.
Corner offices v corridors
People should sit based on need not based on status. Needs change during the day and during the week so people should move. Offices should provide different kinds of work environment. Open plan and busy when you need more interaction. Corner office/cellular when you need less. Management should permit workers to choose where they want to sit – this is part of trusting workers to perform and businesses will perform better as a result of having great space and great people.
Effects of technology
Technology will not replace the office because what matters is making “first contact” and this is harder online – much easier face to face.
Going to work is about going to interact.
The power of the network 