Ali Ata: How Workplace Trends Affect Real Estate
Ali Ata on the Impact of Workplace Trends on Real Estate blacktiderea.com A majority of commercial real estate properties are office spaces. Because of this, Ali Ata says that knowing workplace trends can make or break a new development. On that note, Ali Ata talks about workplace trends that can significantly affect commercial real estate development. Millennials are changing how we view work today; no longer is a workplace merely an area of function, it must also be modern and livable. Millennials have ventured into the workforce expecting spaces that encourage employee collaboration to cultivate meaningful experiences - bringing about a paradigm shift in working culture. The contemporary trend in office design is to embrace wide-open areas and recreation spots, providing a workplace environment that boosts productivity and creativity. Another trend is sustainability. Ali Ata notes that a business's carbon footprint may not be visible. However, constant efforts...