With space costly,universities now expect academics to work in open-plan spaces. We will pay the price in other waysWho would want to work in a cell? Surely anyone would prefer a hive. Cells are cold, lonely and isolating, and whereas hives are lively,energetic and buzzing. whether you hadn’t guessed, this is university estates department speak for: “I’m afraid we don’t fill enough individual offices for your current members of staff, or so they are going to fill to share.” Related: Open-plan offices at universities - noisy nightmare or buzzing ideas hub? Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com