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May 7, 2012
Is efficiency effective?
Efficiency, economy and effectiveness—three contradictions in workplace design? This was the topic of a workshop discussion, “Is efficiency effective?”—published in Premises & Facilities Management magazine—led by Nigel Oseland, Chair of the Workplace Consultants Organisation, and John Weaver, Manager of PeopleCube.
March 30, 2012
New app connects people, technology and spaces
Studies show that 64% of workers carry a tablet, a figure that’s slated to increase to 80% in the next six months. The proliferation of mobile working has inspired Teknion’s new eSHOW and ePLAN apps, which allows users to experience its newest showroom virtually and to develop planning scenarios using Teknion award-winning products. eSHOW was [...]
March 7, 2012
New survey reveals misconceptions about workplace change
By 2015, workplace utilization is expected to double. Are companies adapting effectively? Well, yes and no, according to the results of Teknion’s Workplace of the Future survey.
December 12, 2011
After Greenbuild: A view to the future
With 1,700 exhibitors, 23,000 attendees and countless ideas, it’s official: This year’s Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Toronto was a resounding success. Of course, we’re still beaming a little. Our product-free booth—which illustrated our sustainable processes, achievements and goals—was called “refreshing” and “museum-esque” by visitors and was awarded a USGBC Green Exhibitor Award at [...]
November 30, 2011
We need your help to crown our grand prize winner!
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in our “Share and Win” contest. Our panel of collaboration experts have reviewed all of the submissions and narrowed it down to two finalists—but it sure wasn’t easy. Now we need your help to determine the winner of a brand new MacBook Air. [...]
November 16, 2011
Putting collaboration to work
When put into practice, abstract principles really can become intriguing realities. Check out these four mini case studies, where real workplaces tackle barriers to collaboration head-on. Investing in the ’hood Friendly, easy-to-navigate neighborhoods were the design inspiration for Russell Investments (Seattle, Washington), a 200,000-square-foot, 900-employee firm that said good-bye to enclosed offices and hello [...]
November 8, 2011
Bien fait! Quebec facility warms up by going green
Here’s a chilling fact: the northernmost of Teknion Quebec’s five manufacturing sites—in Montmagny—confronts temperatures below -12°C (or 10°F) roughly 78 days every year. Looking for ways to support Teknion’s sustainability efforts, the plant discovered a sophisticated heating solution that harnesses the earth’s oldest form of energy: a solar heat-recovery system. Now, 5,000 square feet [...]
October 25, 2011
Collaboration in 12 easy steps
In earlier articles, we discussed what collaboration is, the benefits of collaborating, and who is leading the charge. You’ve come a long way, and we think you’re ready for the next level. Here‘s our 12-step guide to transforming a workspace—and a work culture—to make it totally collaborative. 1. Find a balance. Figure out which types [...]
October 25, 2011
Rating a workspace
We all know that famous line from Field of Dreams: “If you build it, they will come.” Well, it really resonates when designing the perfect workspace. Now, defining who an organization is—and who they want to be—is easy! Teknion offers a quick “needs assessment” tool, which will let you rate the work culture from 1 [...]
September 29, 2011
The rockstar of sustainability: Greenbuild attracts 30,000+
It all began in 2002. A handful of exhibitors. A few hundred attendees. An expo, founded by the USGBC, that travelled tirelessly across America. Pittsburgh, Chicago, Phoenix—wherever it went, the vision of its creators shone through: to make the world a more livable place through sustainable building design. Today, with upwards of 30,000 participants, it’s [...]