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A former colleague, Martin Kornberger at UTS, has looked at this issue from the perspective of management/organization . See his publications @ http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/dab/staff/design/details.cfm?StaffId=1341 Cameron > On 2 Jul 02009, at 09:51, Chris Rust wrote: > >> 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 >> >> ...............................................................o^o >> Professor Chris Rust FDRS >> Head of Art and Design >> Sheffield Hallam University, S1 2NU, UK >> +44 114 225 6772 >> [log in to unmask] >> http://chrisrust.wordpress.com/ >> >> Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the >> future of the human race. - H. G. Wells