In the business world, there are a handful of zombie ideas that, despite being proved wrong again and again, refuse to die. Among them is that open-plan offices have advantages. Everyone knows that ...

Richly layered, eclectically patterned, and full of color and texture all in one space, maximalism design is to the office what the Red Queen is to Wonderland–an epic tale of different eras, styles, ...

In London, the rooftop terrace at 280 Bishopsgate for Arax Properties, CBRE Global Investors and King Street (Credit: Billy Bolton) As companies scramble to make inviting workspaces, they're turning ...

Lund University students imagine problem-solving furniture for tiny workspaces. Design-minded companies typically flaunt their cred through inventive and wildly creative offices. Of course, this ...

Snøhetta, Perkins + Will, and NBBJ explain the design methodology of their offices. Many companies can be forgiven for a lackluster office. Not Snøhetta, Perkins + Will, and NBBJ. These three ...

Office design has always been linked to productivity—how many workers can be reasonably squeezed into a given space—but why isn’t it more frequently linked to creativity? “In general, I don’t think ...

In keeping with present office trends, the Lumosity offices in San Francisco prizes lounge-like work environments, both informal and easy to personalize. Image Courtesy of Matthew Millman/Lumosity For ...

Climbing stairs two minutes a day burns enough calories to prevent weight gain Putting printers and coffeemakers away from desks gets workers out of their seats Open spaces encourage movement and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. Social media has changed the game for businesses, especially medical ...