Greener, Smaller Offices Ahead
Yogi Berra said it was tough to make predictions--especially about the future--but our Bisnow Seattle Office 2020 panelists are willing to take a stab at it. We thought you should meet a couple of them. (Then join usApril 23at the Hyatt Olive 8.)
Paladino & Co prez Tom Paladino tells us office properties will become even more sustainable, particularly Class-A or owner-occupied buildings.In many ways, sustainability is now a core element of commercial real estate--its table stakes in many markets--so the offices that arent green today will have to green up or become relics, he says. Toms the one in red at the back, during a recent company outing.
IA Interior Architects managing principal Jeffrey Miller tells us that office design now has to accommodate change, first and foremost: Our approach has been to deliver, through design, a place that can accommodate change in corporate culture, business growth, technology, and the unknown."MulvannyG2 Architecture principal Elizabeth Robinson tells us that looking forward, companies should prepare for the increasing number of Millennials entering the workforce by creating collaborative spaces that reflect their desire to move seamlessly from a home office to a private work place to a drop-in workstation or team room. Ready for more specifics about the fuuuuuuuture. We'd love for you to join uson Tuesday.
