Design

Nornorm rents out its furniture on a subscription basis, allowing operators to incorporate ESG (Environmental, social, and governance) practices into their space.

Three factors are creating an unprecedented workplace: the shift towards a knowledge-based economy, remote work, and a change in workplace sentiment.

Beyond the eye-catching, graphic design-centric art, Adidas’ buildings are committing to creating an environment that supports collaboration, as well as employee wellness.

“This building had to be able to transform itself over its lifetime in order to respond to the demands being put on by the business,” said David Radcliffe.

While Brian Chesky says he’s not sure what Airbnb’s offices will look like, he is interested in being “innovative in the office and workplace design of the future.”

At Chicago’s NeoCon event, SnapCab is launching the Link, a single-person workspace pod with the goal of offering an ideal environment for work.

“Homes are becoming more like office space,” said Amit Haller, CEO of homebuilding firm Veev.

The firm now expects half of its workers to be in-person full-time, while 40% will work in a hybrid arrangement, and the remaining 10% will work remotely.

This follows the trend of repurposing both high-class and lower-class buildings in order to improve their value, particularly during the post-pandemic era.

Social media management company HootSuite is testing out new ways of working, which includes replacing its 500 desks with a combination of sit-stand workstations, meeting pods, bikes and treadmill desks.