The New Office

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• INTRODUCTION.
• Motivation..
• Problem Statement
• Research Question..
• Aim..
• Approach
• NEW WAYS OF WORKING.
• The development of the new office.
• Old and new office cultures
• The office as communication center
• Informal communication..
• Formal communication
• Design styles of offices..
• The Hive....
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• The Cell.
• The Club.
• The combination office
• Patterns of work
• Desk Sharing.
• Tele Working
• Furniture for new working styles.
• THE IMPACT OF OFFICE DESIGN..
• Psychological behavior effected by the office setting...
• Human response to stress.
• Matching the work setting to the individual.
• Ergonomics
• MANAGING THE FACILITIES.
• Better occupancy of space..
• Office shape
• CONCLUSION
• List of References.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis focuses on the rethinking of traditional office structures and how they can be adapted to accommodate the needs of modern workplaces. It emphasizes the need for office design to be responsive to user requirements, promoting workplace satisfaction and employee productivity.

• The impact of office design on employee well-being and motivation.
• The role of Facility Management in supporting new working styles and space utilization.
• The influence of office shape and design on communication and collaboration.
• The benefits and challenges of flexible work patterns, such as desk sharing and teleworking.
• The importance of ergonomics in creating a comfortable and efficient work environment.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides a background on the research, outlining the motivation, problem statement, research question, aim, and approach taken.
• NEW WAYS OF WORKING: This chapter delves into the evolution of the modern office and explores the shift from traditional office cultures to new ways of working. It discusses the office as a communication hub and examines different design styles that support collaborative work environments.
• THE IMPACT OF OFFICE DESIGN: This chapter explores the psychological effects of office design on employees, considering human behavior, stress responses, and the importance of matching the work setting to individual needs. The role of ergonomics in promoting physical well-being and comfort is also discussed.
• MANAGING THE FACILITIES: This chapter focuses on the practical aspects of managing office facilities, emphasizing the need for efficient space utilization and strategic office shape design.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This work centers around the key concepts of workplace design, new work styles, Facility Management, office space optimization, user satisfaction, communication, collaboration, stress, ergonomics, and employee motivation.