As new technology emerges, commercial real estate trends follow suit with departures from the traditional models. “Open Offices” emanate the professional landscape – a contemporary rendition of “cubicle culture” as it is referred to. With this resurgence of a classic, similar challenges present themselves in more augmented ways.
To begin, let us weigh the cons. Though not always present, their frequency can be debilitating to the operations of a company:
- Noise Levels
- Privacy & Confidentiality
- Proprietary Information
- General Distraction
- Agent for Chatter and Gab
- Confrontations with Co-Workers
There is always a bright side to things, right? In an ideal situation and for the sake of remaining balanced, the pros include:
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Accessibility
- Foster Free-Flowing Communication
- Efficiency
- No need for “gatekeepers”
- Cost-Effective
Methodology for dealing with these issues varies from altering the acoustics with sound-reducing walls and ceilings to what is known as “pink noise systems”, creating a sound buffer rendering neighboring conversations incognizable. Notwithstanding grievances from the cubicle community, the patulous arena that is the 2012 office model appears to be here to stay.
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