Innovations in office design: the critical influence approach to effective work environments

This definitive book on innovations in interior office design offers vital lessons for architects, interior designers, facility managers, and business clients. It fully explains the author's research on Critical Influence Design, a practical approach to integrate a company's cultural, environmental, and operational elements when designing an office. The book includes case studies of good design in contemporary interior offices illustrating collaborative workplaces that work. INDICE: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgments. INTRODUCTION. What Defines theWorkplace Design Climate?. A Preview of What's Ahead. The Importance of an Interdisciplinary Approach to Architects and Designers. What is Critical Influence Design? The Importance of Critical Influence Design to Innovation Goals. The Importance of Critical Influence Design to Profit Goals. Conditions CriticalInfluence Design was Developed to Address. What Critical Influence Design is Not. CHAPTER 1: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH. Values and Perceived Risks of an Interdisciplinary Approach. Interpretation by Diverse Disciplines. Collaboration Between Architectural and Design Firms. Sprint Nextel Operational Headquarters Project. The Evolution of the Sprint Workplace. Key Components of an Interdisciplinary Approach. CHAPTER 2: THE CRITICAL INFLUENCE SYSTEM. Understanding the Key Factors Enabling a Sustainable Platform for Change. The Critical Influence System. Key Factors Influencing Human Behavior in the Workplace. Vision Addressing Emerging Business Issues. Addressing Client Business Issues Within the Model. CHAPTER 9: APPLYING THE MODEL. Still Not Convinced?. Preconditions for Success. Applying the Critical Influence Design Model. Key Concepts. Conclusion. References. Index.

• ISBN: 978-0-471-73041-5
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 264
• Fecha Publicación: 05/03/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés