We have witnessed the transition of the corporate workplace to be comprised of more shared spaces and less individual spaces, primarily to address evolving business models, team fluidity, and staff increases. In lieu of leasing more real estate, companies are considering/implementing alternate strategies—including free address and agile environments within their lease space, as well as shared building facilities or coworking areas outside their lease space—to provide workspace for staff. But how do these strategies impact an employee’s productivity and well-being? Looking through the lenses of light, sound, privacy, and comfort, this panel will discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by finite real estate, and how employers can continue to support the emotional and physical well-being of employees.

Panelists:

Julia Goldberg, VP, Real Estate, Facilities and Security, BuzzFeed

Melissa Gutierrez-Sullivan, Vice President Sustainability and Wellness Services, Cushman & Wakefield

Josh Wyatt, CEO, NeueHouse

Alice Hricak, Managing Principal, Perkins and Will

1.5 AIA CEU HSW credits available

About Metropolis Think Tank:

The Metropolis Think Tank is a continuing education program (AIA CEU HSW accredited) that travels to leading architecture and design firms in key markets throughout North America. Our Think Tank challenges architects, interior designers, manufacturers, experts in design to examine the strengths and weaknesses of current design- thinking and building within the areas of Education, Workplace, Wellness, and Hospitality. Resulting intelligence is shared across Metropolis’s media channels in book, online and with all of our participating partners.

Think Tank Los Angeles is supported by:

DXV/Grohe, Versteel