With office rents rising, less space needed, and little demand for any extra space they may want to dump, employers need to make the most of their office space. That space, however, may be used differently from week to week or even day to day. In the era of the Great Resignation and talent shortages, workers’ demand for flexibility in where and when they work changes how employers’ offices are used. And with sensitivity to diversity growing, accommodating a variety of work styles adds another dimension to the need for office space to be flexible. Activity-based workspaces afford the needed flexibility with a kit of movable parts.
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Use the following learning objectives to focus your study while reading this article. To receive one hour of continuing education credit., click the ‘Start Course’ button, read the article and then take the associated exam.
Learning Objectives
After reading this article, you should be able to:
- Explain three market drivers of office design change.
- Name four of the benefits of flexible office design.
- Describe how flexible offices help accommodate Big Five trait working styles.
- Explain how pods can contribute to making an office flexible.
- Apply design strategies to create an activity-based flexible office.
*This CEU opportunity is sponsored by SnapCab.
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- 1 Quiz
- Course Certificate
Credits: 1 LU
Instructional Delivery Method: On-Demand: Print/Other
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Basic
Advance learner preparation: N/A
AIA CES program approval expiration date: 12/13/2026
AIA CES Provider statement: Endeavor Business Media is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 10084542. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Credits: 0.1 CEU/HSW
This CEU is registered with the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) for continuing education credits.