Learning Spaces & Education
Martina is a guest on the "Team-Up" podcast.
Working from home, hybrid, or the office? In this episode of Team-Up, Martina Rahmfeld reveals the questions that really matter before you decide.
What does your company actually still need an office for?
Communication, belonging, culture, or loss of knowledge: clarify which problem your office is meant to solve before deciding on floor space or days in the office.
How much office space per employee for hybrid work? Why the rule of thumb will lead you astray
8 to 12 square metres per employee—this rule of thumb is everywhere. But it answers the wrong question. Here is how to determine your actual space requirements.
Reducing office space: relocate, renovate, sublease, or share?
Less space doesn't automatically mean moving. Here are five options and the criteria to help you decide between them.
What spatial impact really means – and what science has to say about it
Our five senses are constantly interacting with the space around us, whether we like it or not. We can either ignore this or use it consciously. Here is a look at the science behind it.
Why clutter is contagious: Territoriality & broken windows in the office
A broken window, a cup left behind: Why visible disorder is contagious and what territoriality has to do with it. A look at architectural psychology in the office.
How do you reduce too many meetings in your daily work routine?
Too many meetings, too little to show for them? Ten rules from Amazon, Tesla, and others show how major companies are taking action—pragmatically and without a one-size-fits-all blueprint.
Why spaces influence our behaviour: Architectural psychology in the office
Why did Steve Jobs only install one set of toilets at Pixar? Because space influences our behaviour more than any corporate culture. A look at architectural psychology in the office.
Why "back to the office" is the wrong question.
SAP has been battling its own works council over mandatory office attendance, and other corporations are following suit. Here is why "back to the office" is the wrong question to ask.
Two numbers, one dilemma
Can architecture firms function fully remotely? Honestly: No, not well. I’ve tested it and have to admit that I failed at the latest when it came to selecting materials as a team. In my view, however, the goal now is not to find a compromise between remote work and being fully in the office.
Augmented and mixed reality in the office: Can technology improve hybrid work?
Can technology bridge the communication gaps in hybrid work? Martina Rahmfeld joins the neues bauen podcast.
Office of the Future: How do we design human-centric work environments?
Martina Rahmfeld answers exactly these questions in an interview on the Leading Well podcast.
Digital, hybrid, or in the office? What is the best place for a meeting?
Digital, hybrid, or in the office? The struggle to choose the right meeting format is real. Here is a quick guide to help you decide which setting works best for your specific meeting.
From home office romance to office reality
More and more companies are bringing employees back to the office, concerned about culture and collaboration. Others fear losing good people as a result. How can this transition be managed successfully?
The future is hybrid - the future is now.
The future of work is already here. Many companies have introduced hybrid working and jumped in at the deep end. Now, it is time to bring structure to it.
We are creatures of habit - How to make change happen anyway
We hear it time and again: the world is constantly changing. It is only humans who struggle with this, as we are creatures of habit.
New Work – What does the future of work cost?
During a recession, projects are often postponed, while the costs of maintaining the status quo are forgotten. What happens when we weigh the two against each other? Arguments for a smart investment.
How is the workplace of the future changing?
How does the nature of collaboration change space requirements? And how does space influence the way we work?
Work changes spaces, space changes work
How does the nature of collaboration change space requirements? And how does space influence the way we work? This article is part of the column "wow: New Ways of Working" by Martina Rahmfeld on OfficeRoxx – the blog for new work.
How do I get my employees back to the office? And why would I even want to?
Remote work has become the new normal for many companies. Now, the question is how to get employees back into the office to improve collaboration once again.
