Who knew that putt-putt and pickleball would be part of your job description? In the modern office world, mini golf and margaritas aren’t just fun—they’re strategic. Companies are teeing up some pretty wild amenities to get folks back to their desks… or at least near them. — The Amenity Arms Race: Capital One’s “Perch” skypark has …
Remember way back in 2019 when virtual tours were just stitched-together photos with elevator music? Yeah, hard pass. Today, it’s all about the real 3D experience—what the cool kids (and our team) call a digital twin. We use this tech on our listings because it works. Plain and simple. Here are my takeaways: Depth Matters: True …
We have seen quite a few owners are getting creative in the return-to-office for getting workers back to the office—now they’re literally changing the air. Hines, a global real estate firm, is pumping signature scents into their buildings to boost mood, energy, and even productivity. Sounds odd? Maybe. But it’s based on real science—and it …
I get clients and industry influencers asking me all the time, what does the office of the future look like? Instead of explaining in several paragraphs, I thought I would share this video case study that’s just under two minutes. Now you can see for yourself: Viad Forward Tilt This is a 7,500 SF regional headquarters in …
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We work in the Phoenix market every single day, monitoring trends and staying on top of the latest developments. I wanted to see if the Metro Phoenix office market was any different from the global office market. Short answer: it’s not. The Longer Answer: — Office space was hit hard all over the world …
I have written quite a bit about the numerous changes coming out of the pandemic with regards to how users are thinking about office space. Below my comments is a fine article from Fast Company, including this stat: There are 325 million people in the US and 500 million parking spaces. One change that office …
Can you “hack” your office space? Or better yet, can it be adapted? Below is a thought-provoking article from Gensler that asks this very question. My short answer is….maybe. Why do I hedge? Because you need to have some fundamentals in place to make it worth the adaptation. Here are the top three fundamentals required …
Yes, we’re talking about remote work again. More and more employees want to work from home, and it’s clear why. More flexible hours, no commute, comfort, there are many benefits for flexible work. The trick for employers who need their workers back in the office is figuring out how to make their space appealing to …
The evolution of hybrid work continues as companies move on from the pandemic. While work from home (WFH) satisfies many, the allure of work from anywhere (WFA) may seem like a dream scenario. The article below from The Economist takes a closer look at the realities of completely untethered work. It’s important for employers and Landlords to understand …
For all of you holding out, it is time to accept Work-From-Home as mainstream. We think some version of this is here to stay, and while it may have peaked during the pandemic (check out my narrative on how a recession will impact WFH), it is something that all executives will have to take into …
