Office-space startup WeWork lost $1.25 billion in the third quarter as expenses far outpaced revenue growth, draining the company’s cash ahead of a bailout by SoftBank Group Corp. last month.
WeWork’s Loss Balloons to $1.25 Billion
Living walls: Growing a greener nine to five
Biophilic design plays on the inherent human need to be connected to nature, with plants and natural resources proven to have a positive impact on occupant’s general health and wellbeing.
People hate open offices so much that they create ‘fourth walls’ for privacy
Remember that time companies spent hundreds of millions of dollars on open-office layouts, only to discover that face-to-face interactions decrease by 70% in open-office plans?
Google Brings Communities Together With Grow With Google Center In NYC
The new Grow with Google Center in NYC opens its arms to the community in an effort to provide technology courses for people in search of career advancements.
‘The Sprint Became A Marathon’: Coworking Firms Slow Growth After WeWork Meltdown
In the wake of the WeWork IPO debacle, coworking and flexible office companies have been quick to point out how different they are from the industry's elephant in the room. But they say the entire fiasco has taught them a few things, and given them some benefits, too.
Clarus Delivers Next-Gen Innovation for Glassboard Mounting
TruMount™, the new patent-pending mounting hardware, streamlines the installation process for their most popular wall-mounted glassboards, Float™.
A fabric for all weathers
An outdoor fabric has to withstand all manner of things: fluctuating temperatures, intensive sunlight, rain and even snow. Designer Karina Nielsen Rios teamed up with Kvadrat to develop the fabric “Patio”, which is both sturdy and environmentally friendly. And it looks good into the bargain.
Investors racing to rethink flexible space
Flexible space – a broad term for any type of real estate that provides agility in its use – largely came into the public eye through coworking, with memberships, funky fit-outs and headline-grabbing free beer.
DIRTT announces strategic plan through 2023
Want to know all about DIRTT’S strategic plan for the next few years? You’ll find the complete report along with supporting videos.
Branch Raises $2.4 Million in Funding to Disrupt the $45B Office Furniture Industry
Branch, the start-up that offers office furniture built to grow with modern teams, has raised $2.4 million in seed funding led by Nine Four Ventures, with participation from Alate Partners, RRE and angel investors active in the proptech and DTC markets.
Why Your Conference Rooms Are Sitting Empty (And How to Fix It)
Your employees are constantly complaining they can’t find a conference room when they need one. But when you walk around the office, you see nothing but empty rooms. Sound familiar?
What to see during Workplace Week 2019
Inscape Selling Off some Facilities
Inscape announced Monday that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of the Falconer Facility which currently manufactures Inscape’s branded Walls products and the DC Rollform integrated metal fabrication business to Dahlstrom Roll Form.
Listen: The godmother of the open office
If you work in an office without offices, with just about everyone working in a large spare space full of stylish desks, straight lines, and papers stored in a credenza, then you have met Florence Knoll Bassett.
Accelerating Collaboration
French multinational Engie uses its new Italian headquarters to bring together new teams and foster a culture of collaboration.
What Will the Office of 2050 Look Like?
By 2050, the workspace will be adapted to each individual. From the air, lights and desks to even coffee, each will be personally tailored to every member of the staff.
