Dear Chris,
You may find some of the work done in Space Syntax relevant, particularly
the configurational studies of offices by researchers in Georgia Tech.
e.g.
Peponis et al, 2007, "Designing space to support knowledge work",
Environment and Behavior, 39 (6), 815-840 .
http://eab.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/39/6/815
Rashid M, Kampschroer K, Wineman J, Zimring C, 2006, "Spatial layout and
face-to-face interaction in offices—a study of the mechanisms of spatial
effects on face-to-face interaction" Environment and Planning B: Planning
and Design 33(6): 825 – 844
Best wishes,
Katerina
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Katerina Alexiou
RCUK Academic Fellow
Design Group, DDEM
The Open University
Milton Keynes MK7 6AA
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> Hi, I'd be grateful if anybody could point me in the direction of
> published research that deals with the effect of building layout and
> circulation on the relationships between people in an organisation,
> especially the effects on how well an organisation works as a
> collaborative community. I'm sure this is a well-developed field (I'm
> sure I've seen publications about this in the past) but I'm finding it
> difficult to find the way in to relevant research.
>
> We have some problems with this in our own buildings, we "know" that
> where people work in relation to each other and the informal ways in
> which they meet are important because we've experienced good and bad
> situations, but I'd like some more concrete knowledge to help me deal
> with those who plan and operate our estate.
>
> thanks
> Chris
>
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