In this June 2020 white paper from JLL, the authors discuss the function and purpose of the office from the perspective of both the corporate occupier and the employee. Four key factors—remote working, office design, technology, and, commuting patterns—are described as key to shaping the future of office design. The report predicts that changing spacial patterns of office demand—already in motion prior to COVID-19—will accelerate the move toward a diverse office market ecosystem through the rise of hyperconnected major cities, suburbs and smaller cities. This paper is relevant for investment/financing, government, technology, urban planners and business leaders.
Key words: intelligent building, market sizing, property management, urban planning