Design + Technology: Designing for a Digital World (or a Space-Time Journey!)

Written by Marcelo Pontes

Narrated by Gayle Crew

CoreNet Global’s the LEADER magazine, November 2021

From time to time, my mother asks me, “What do you do for work?” I've been practicing both architecture and design for a long time, and it's still curious to me how she continuously asks me this question. I think this has a lot to do with the hybrid approach I’ve taken on projects in this “digital revolution” that we are all experiencing and navigating today.

Planning, communicating and executing the new hybrid workplace

Written by Bob Papuga

Narrated by Colleen Lex

CoreNet Global’s the LEADER magazine, November 2021

The future of the office is here. The way people work changed forever in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., forcing many to abruptly shift to remote work. Now, companies are investing in back-to-office strategies that have more longevity. For many, the solution is hybrid, meaning a mix of in-office and remote work.

The team-centric office of the post-pandemic world

Written by Stefano Anfossi and Fabrizio Pierandrei

Narrated by Gayle Crew

CoreNet Global’s the LEADER magazine, November 2021

It's been more than a year since COVID-19 led to the sudden adoption of remote working, and, while the pandemic is still ongoing, from the experience gained and the research being conducted, it is possible to draw conclusions that point to the direction for the future office.

Written by John H. Martin

Technology now informs every facet of modern life – from the mini-computers we carry in our pockets to smart home appliances. It is no surprise, then, that architectural design has embraced robust technologies that enhance every aspect of the design process. Digital visualization helps architects analyze land assets, 3D fabrication allows stakeholders to better conceptualize a project, and predictive modeling ensures designs will better meet building codes. With these technologies fully integrated into architectural practice, it’s time to harness their power to reduce our carbon footprint in the built environment with the goal of mitigating the acknowledged effects of global climate change.

Written by Rachel Duck

The right to appeal property-tax assessments might be more important than ever in the wake of COVID-19. Despite the pandemic's disastrous and continuing effects on the value of many classes of real estate, some property owners saw tax assessments increase dramatically in 2021 and fear 2022 will bring additional increases.

Written by Jennifer Stukenberg and Tina Branstad

The debate is not new. However, the past year changed the narrative around where people can be most productive: at home or in the office.

The remote work environment that the pandemic forced on organizations and their staff showed that people can be productive in this work arrangement and, in some cases, even more productive than when in the office. Yet, at the same time, the struggles have been real, ranging from the shared work arrangements with partners and roommates to the assistance required in the learn-from-home environment to the challenges of unequal internet access or workspaces.

Written by Umesh Uttamchandani

Modern offices are the new face of the commercial tenancy sector, according to our insights. From what we see, modern offices are not only revolutionizing office-lease arrangements, but they are also shifting our work-culture perspective. We left behind the traditional norms of working a job and leasing an office space long ago. Following are the reasons why you must choose modern-concept office spaces, as well as how modern spaces differ from the traditional ones.

Written By, Chely Wright

Narrated By, Gayle Crew

CoreNet Global’s the SOURCE magazine, January 2022

Diversity is just the first leg of the diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) trifecta. After all, many business leaders valued diversity well before the pandemic. But COVID-19 cast an all-new and extremely bright light on the urgency of going beyond diversity to address equity and inclusion in the spaces where we work.

Written by Heather Turner Loth

Narrated by Gayle Crew

The COVID-19 pandemic certainly created an environment ripe for adapting, perhaps like none we’ve seen before. As the new normal begins to take form, companies get to choose what of their current or previous workplace environment they would like to carry forward and what aspects they would like to change or even eliminate all together. These aspects can range from policies to culture, the physical environment, and technology.

Written by Angel Naval

Narrated by Gayle Crew

New lease-accounting changes are in store for U.S. private companies and non-profits, effective January 1. Without the right preparation, the transition could put thousands of companies out of compliance.