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Comment on Federal government embraces green building and energy efficiency, gives itself pat on back by kewroad

kewroad — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:31:35 +0000

Government are heavy users of office IT, which makes a significant contribution to a building’s carbon emissions thru power consumption and heat out put (which increases the load on aircon). Many public sector organisations here in the UK are reviewing how sustainable IT can be married with sustainable building designs. Read about this here

http://greenbricks.wordpress.com/2009/07/16/zero-carbon-buildings-and-it-the-uk-perspective/

Comment on Calculating your office space needs by upscale office space

upscale office space — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:15:09 +0000

this is so great this helped me so so much!
Thank you

cheers,
Leanne

Comment on BusinessWeek has got me all giddy with a special report on office design by upscale office space

upscale office space — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 03:18:13 +0000

When a potential new client or a potential new employee walks in your front door or walks off the elevator, what is their FIRST IMPRESSION? I hope they immediately think (or even say), “Wow, what a beautiful office.”

Your office design and decor matter – A LOT. Even a small investment in updating for visual effect and efficiency can make a huge difference, especially in these times of talent wars. Plus, people will actually work longer hours. According to a study by Gensler, a San Francisco design and consulting firm, 48% of employees surveyed said they would work an hour longer each day if they had a better office. Think of the positive impact this could make on team members who have to work 3 extra hours per day in busy season.

Remember, just as Baby Boomers are being phased out, so should the traditional CPA office. I visit many firms and see some very impressive, upscale, professional, successful-looking space.
However, much of it has the look of an older generation.

Consider spending some money this summer or fall on updating office space. Good design can be as simple as switching from the traditional work-room (counter, table, copiers where financial statement and tax return assembly happen) to color coordinated modular work tables. Update the traditional artwork to contemporary, colorful pictures and wall sculptures.

In the design of our new Columbus, Ohio office space, I spent a substantial part of the artwork budget on a turquoise acrylic sculpture by a local artist. It sits in the pointed glass corner of our conference room and reflects the sunlight streaming in the windows. Little things can make the biggest difference.

Comment on Movin’ on up… exploring shared office space in Chicago by office space for rent

office space for rent — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:22:15 +0000

Shared office space isnt my thing, i actually was in a shared office space a while ago but it wasnt comfortable at all. the social benefits of co-located offices, i think, cause more uncomfortable”ness” for employees therefore causing more conflicts.

CHeers,
Great post,
Al

Comment on How to find your next office space – a checklist by upscale office space

upscale office space — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:15:54 +0000

i think point 3:
3) Define all of the major requirements beyond size.
is the most important ofcourse there is size, but then there is everything else that is a must to have in a potential office space.

Great post!
Cheers,
Albert