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Reaching Beyond The Desk: How Coworking Spaces Can Transform Communities

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But beyond this, flexible workspaces are now contributing to the community in a variety of ways, from helping to reduce the carbon footprint of daily commutes, to driving local economic growth and supporting local charity initiatives. Economic Flexible workspaces are also having a transformative effect on local economies.

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Offices not geared up for hybrid working, poll claims

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The biggest changes being made to office spaces includes reducing the number of desks (33 percent) with 28 percent working on a hot-desking system, the introduction of more private/ quiet areas (32 percent) and the introduction of more breakout areas for collaborative work (27 percent).

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These Six Trends Are Revolutionizing Workplace Attire

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Project Jacquard is pioneering wearable technology in a collaboration between Jacquard by Google and Levi’s. Only 21% of workers reported dressing up more for work, underlining a demand for comfort. The initiative focuses on minimizing waste, pollution, and resource depletion within the fashion industry.

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Resimercial Design Balances Comfort and Sustainability in the Office

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It begins with allocating space for both focused and collaborative work as well as incorporating design elements into those areas geared toward maximizing comfort and productivity. One solution for this would be to break up the plan into smaller neighborhoods, allowing the office to flow seamlessly into different areas and amenities.

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How Churchill Northern Studies Centre Is Bringing Food Sovereignty to the Arctic North

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Through an effort between the Northern Manitoba Food, Culture, and Community Collaborative and CNSC, 250-400 pieces of hydroponically grown greens are delivered weekly to the community. The initiative was established in collaboration with Growcer , a company focused on promoting food sovereignty in remote communities such as Churchill.

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Designing A Better Future For The Workplace

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Increasingly, it will be up to designers, architects and other experts to help organizations work through energy efficiency requirements and metrics. Hopefully, this will be to the benefit of the planet and humanity, with significantly reduced carbon emissions. It finally feels like something is happening.

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Inclusive office design is essential if we want offices to be worth the commute

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Not only is this determined by the nature of the work itself but also by the different skills and personality traits that make up a business. For instance, development of large terrace space is a great way to foster productivity, social interaction and collaboration.