January 25, 2019 by CallisonRTKL

Design News You Can Use: Your Monthly Workplace Briefing (January 2019)

Looking for a major dose of news you can use? In this edition, Workplace Strategist Jake Devost shares a recap of the bi-weekly Workplace Wrap-Up newsletter from CallisonRTKL’s office in Washington DC.

This month we learned about IoT at work, the highs and lows of an open office plan, the expanse of the ridesharing industry, and sustainable solutions to help our planet. From podcasts to traditional articles, these stories are sure to entertain and give insight into the latest news for your workplace.

The 14 Most Anticipated Buildings of 2019. As we look forward to the new year, check out Architectural Digest’s fourteen most anticipated buildings to open this year. From performance centers, museums, and state-of-the-art airports, these buildings are sure to impress.

Working Late? Nearly to thirds of American workers reported that they regularly work late in the office. From temperature to lighting, the Internet of Things is making those late hours a little less lonely; allowing for office infrastructure at employee’s fingertips. Read how this technology can make our buildings learn from our work habits.

Tales of the Open Office. Freakonomics Radio published a podcast about the struggles and successes of the open office plan. Love it or hate it, listen to gain insight by other workplace strategists and learn the history of the iconic open office.

Down the drain. Recent winter storms and a summer of intense hurricanes have a major impact on our stormwater infrastructure, much of which is aging and outdated. With DC’s new Clean Energy Act, stronger standards will be held for infrastructure and environmentally conscious design. Check out these approaches to proactively invest in more resilient stormwater infrastructure with sustainability in mind.

Saving the Coral. NOAA recently released a report outlining innovative ways to save our coral reefs from climate change and pollution. One idea under consideration is a deep-sea pump to deliver cooler water to the ocean’s surface. Another is to freeze coral reproductive cells for the lab. The bottom line: creative solutions are needed from thinkers across the spectrum to solve these complex, mega-scale problems affecting the globe.

Litter Bug, no more. Every year, Americans generate over 250 million tons of waste. That’s over 4 pound of waste per person each day! The City of Brotherly Love is taking measure raise awareness about waste and consumption using behavioral science and observation. Read through Philadelphia’s process and results since the city launched a Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet to improve streets and public spaces.

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For more than five decades, Callison and RTKL have created some of the world’s most memorable and successful environments for developers, retailers, investors, institutions and public entities. In 2015, our two practices came together under the Arcadis umbrella, expanding our sphere of influence and the depth and breadth of our resources. Our team is comprised of nearly 2,000 creative, innovative professionals throughout the world who are committed to advancing our client’s businesses and enhancing quality of life.