Offices grow ‘brains’ as companies compete to attract smartest workers
New workspaces will feature hot-desking, equipment monitoring and sensors that measure everything from motion to humidity
Berlin — Employees will not need a key to get into the office of the future when it opens in Berlin this year, featuring ample meeting space, plenty of copy machines always stocked with paper along with high-quality air processed to maximise worker health and minimise sick time. Their smartphones will help guide them around their new workplace — and they may need the assistance because they will not have permanent desks. With technology changing how and where we work, property developers are tapping artificial intelligence to create more sustainable workplaces to help staff work more efficiently and comfortably. Fierce competition for talent is turbo-charging the trend in Berlin. While the city used to be a bit of a business backwater, in recent years it has gained a reputation as a start-up hub. Office vacancy rates have tumbled to just 1.5% as rents are rocketing, making it an ideal place for developers to showcase these new offices. Property owners in Berlin are taking a cue from...
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