Nobody can predict the future, but project sizing tries. There is a delicate balance between too much and too little space. Get it wrong, and you'll see noticeable long-term effects on profitability, productivity, and employee satisfaction. [Read More]
The lumber bubble has finally popped – tanking over 40% in June alone! But we aren't out of the woods just yet... “It was a bubble, but it is still double where it was pre Covid,” said Peter Boockvar, CIO at Bleakley Advisory Group. Still, Boockvar believes that the lumber bubble bursting doesn't... [Read More]
People are changing the way they think about their spaces, both at home and at work. These changes are so profound that it could almost be thought of as a silent revolution. This "revolution" centers around the concept that indoor spaces should mimic outdoors spaces to improve people’s lives–an... [Read More]
Some circumstances are so immediately transformative that they can change even the most well established social norms and long-held beliefs. We think COVID-19 is, self-evidently, one such event. While these sort of events are rare in occurrence, often bringing many negative consequences, they also... [Read More]
The relationship between space and well-being has always been a key consideration at CMBA. As this concept becomes increasingly widespread, the boundaries of what’s possible are being pushed. [Read More]
An office isn't the only place work gets done. Any space that produces value is effectively a workplace and the nature of that environment shapes the experiences of the people who use it. There are plenty of insights to be gained from examining trends and innovations in other industries, especially... [Read More]
People have more or less accepted that natural light and connectivity to nature are legitimate ways to improve employee health and wellness. However, this has some going as far as demanding that work is moved outdoors! Due to COVID-19, the case for moving (at least some) office work outside is... [Read More]
Health and safety were the prime motivators for implementing mandatory work from home policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. And we believe that health and safety should remain the leading priorities when planning for employees’ eventual return to the office. So, as offices begin reopening across... [Read More]
One of our primary responsibilities as architects is understanding people’s needs. When it comes to office design, that means the health, sustainability, and profitability of a building's design. We know there might be new best practices that emerge as we continue through this COVID-19 pandemic,... [Read More]
Wellness spaces aren't new. But they have become a growing trend in recent workplace design. Beyond a fitness area or gym, these trendier spaces usually offer unexpected features that elevate them from the federally mandated minimum. Showing dedication to human-centric design. But trendy wellness... [Read More]
