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Title:
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namebrandcorporation [venture based information/technology and new media startup incubator infrastructure] |
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Author:
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Koehler, Peter J. |
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Advisor:
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Krumwiede, Keith |
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Degree:
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Master of Architecture thesis |
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Abstract:
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Attempts during the late twentieth century to create an office/work space containing an appropriate amount of flexibility, combined with generic specificity (to make speculative developments economically viable) have failed. High-rise workplaces no longer work [there's no room for fun and just being there is a drag].
The nature of work is changing [the nature of work is change]. As early as 1993, 21% of Fortune 500 companies had telecommuting programs in place. By 2000,80% of all jobs in America will involve knowledge work. Today, 15% of active people work 50% of their time at home [or outside of what would be considered (traditional) office space]. Lines between formal and social programs within the workplace are beginning to blur.
The product of these changes in the economic climate, coupled with the continued advancement/development of mobile and information technologies necessitate evolution of the workplace. |
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Citation:
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Koehler, Peter J.. "namebrandcorporation [venture based information/technology and new media startup incubator infrastructure]." Masters Thesis, Rice University, ETD http://hdl.handle.net/1911/17485. |
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Citable link to this page:
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http://hdl.handle.net/1911/17485 |
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Date:
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2001 |
