Patricia Kirk

Some argue that buildings with healthy features command up to a 20 percent rent premium over market rate, in addition to savings on operational costs.

Determining how and where people work has massive impacts on productivity, employee engagement, competitiveness and an organization’s brand and reputation.

Coworking companies are capturing demand from tenants looking for short-term and flexible space, and office building owners want in on the business.

The hope is that the new design that blends the building into the neighborhood and creates a welcoming environment will serve as a catalyst to revitalize the surrounding area.

Employers are attracted to suburban office markets because rents for class-A space there tend to be nearly half those of central business districts (CBDs). 

Inspired by the creative office movement, a new generation of industrial flex space is emerging that combines creative office and industrial uses under one roof. Most of these projects recycle large old industrial...