The Future of Space Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The world around us and all that it is defined by undergoes a process of evolution over time. The workspace itself becomes an embodiment of this evolution as its priorities, design and ability as a site of technological growth are frequently enhanced by this change in zeitgeist. The ‘Future of Space’ podcast by RMZ Corp takes an explorative journey through the voices of millennial office goers, industry leaders, international subject-matter experts and bright minds to understand the nuances of the workspace. Join our hosts as they guide exciting and informative discussions on social design, the role of ESG in the buildings of the future and the future of the multifaceted workspace of today. Episodes are out every Thursday starting this November.
The fourth episode of ‘The Future of Space’ podcast will see host Nagakrupa Srinidhi and guest Smita Gupta, Principal at Gensler and the Director of Client Relationships of the Asia Pacific India Region give listeners an insight into the future of workspaces. This episode will take you through the changes that are currently unfolding in the workspace across the spectrum of space utilization, layout, technological innovation and wellness. Listen in to learn more from the experts!
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Research Material
9 companies share their tips for remote employee wellbeing - Silicon Republic
Working from home and digital wellness: How organizations can make a difference - Financial Express
The Next Normal: Building resilience in the post-COVID-19 workspace - ORF
The Future of Workplace - Cushman & Wakefield
How COVID-19 is changing workplace design - JLL US
4 Design Trends of a Post-COVID Workplace - Interior Design
Returning to office post Covid-19? - JLL
Goodbye to open office spaces? How experts are rethinking the workplace. - National Geographic
Employee privacy in the US is at stake as corporate surveillance technology monitors workers’ every move - CNBC @Work
Gensler US Work from Home Survey - 2020 briefing
What is the Future of Workplace Amenities - Gensler Blog
The third episode of ‘The Future of Space’ podcast will see host Isha Anand and guest Dr Milena Stojkovic of Foster + Partners give listeners a comprehensive glimpse of Sustainable Architecture. Given the reality of global warming, the duo take a closer look at mitigatory strategies including carbon neutrality and carbon pricing. The responsibility of the Indian and Global Commercial Real Estate industry to the planet is highlighted through the discussion of the three pillars of Sustainable Architecture. Listen in to learn more!
Show Notes
Primary Research Material
The future of buildings lies in sustainable architecture with Frank Heinlein- Medium
State of Play for Sustainable Buildings in India - TERI, UN
SDG India Index 2019-2020 - NITI Aayog
Investing In People: The Social Benefits of Sustainable Design- Energy.Gov
Building the Green Way - Harvard Business Review
Net Zero Carbon Buildings : Framework Definition - UKGBC
Net Zero Carbon Buildings: Energy Performance Targets- UKGBC
Benefits of Green Building - USGBC
The WELL Building Standard - WELL
Post Occupancy Evaluation - RIBA
The Net Zero Carbon Commitment - WGBC
Secondary Research Material
A Critique on the Under-explored Sustainable Building Materials in India - Beena Kumari, Pappal Suneja
Ten Indian architects who are harnessing traditional wisdom to build the homes of the future - Scroll
The future is green: Post COVID-19 world stares at a more eco-friendly way of architecture
What are the disadvantages of Green Buildings? - Interior Decor Magazine
In the second episode of ‘The Future of Space’ podcast, host Rubah Musvee sets the ground for an insightful discussion on Social Design as a domain that brings together design, architecture, sustainability and community behaviour. Guests, Architect Nermin Büyükçapar and Interior Designer Gözde Kösemen from Turkey’s Studio Design, join Rubah in unfolding this phenomenon that is now taking workspace design and architecture by storm. No detail is too small when it comes to perfecting member experience: be it matters of lighting and air filtration or the exploration of biophilic design.
Show Notes
Primary Research Material
- How has workplace design evolved with time - ET Realty
- Designing for workplace success - Deloitte
- Impact of indoor environmental quality on occupant well-being and comfort: A review of the literature - Elsevier
- How to apply behavioural economics to the design process - Medium
- Open Concept Office: Good for Business? - UCLA
- Research: Stale Office Air Is Making You Less Productive - Harvard Business Review
Secondary Research Material
- Architecture Doesn’t Need Rebuilding, It Needs More Thoughtful Critics - Archdaily
- Health & Wellness - Gensler Research
- How employers can design workplaces to promote wellness - The Conversation
- How to Rebuild Architecture - New York Times
- The Future of Design: Workplace - Architectural Digest
- Biophilic design: Why nature could be a good investment- CNN
- Associations of Cognitive Function Scores with Carbon Dioxide, Ventilation, and Volatile Organic Compound Exposures in Office Workers: A Controlled Exposure Study of Green and Conventional Office Environments - Harvard Library
- The Rise of Resimercial Design In The Modern Workplace - Coalesse
- Resimercial Design: The New Path to Workplace Creativity - Medium
- Impact of Windows and Daylight Exposure on Overall Health and Sleep Quality of Office Workers: A Case-Control Pilot Study - Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
- When is Design Simply Eye Candy? - interiors+Sources
Host AN Venugopal and guest Chaitanya Kalia, National Leader, Climate Change and Sustainability Services at E&Y, India evaluate the progress of the Environment Social Governance paradigm since it’s inception. This comprehensive yet accessible episode will draw connections between the ESG paradigm, PropTech, the Sustainable Development Goals and stakeholder management. Recent innovations including green bonds and several prestigious assessments like GRESB also become significant points of discussion.
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Primary Research Material
Demystifying ESG: Its History & Current Status - Forbes
The Remarkable Rise Of ESG - Forbes
Global Goals for people and planet - United Nations Global Compact
Indian companies not adhering to environment guidelines could be snubbed by global investors - The Economic Times
ESG: A view from the top - KPMG
2019-2020 ESG Report - RMZ Corp
Secondary Research Material
Why India is turning into ESG funding hotspot - The Economic Times
Mind the gap: the continued divide between investors and corporates on ESG - PWC Governance Insights Center
The Investor Revolution - Harvard Business Review
Five ways that ESG creates value - McKinsey & Company
Does your nonfinancial reporting tell your value creation story? - Ernst&Young
The world around us and all that it is defined by undergoes a process of evolution over time. The workspace itself becomes an embodiment of this evolution as its priorities, design and ability as a site of technological growth are frequently enhanced by this change in zeitgeist. The ‘Future of Space’ podcast by RMZ Corp takes an explorative journey through the voices of millennial office goers, industry leaders, international subject-matter experts and bright minds to understand the nuances of the workspace. Join our hosts as they guide exciting and informative discussions on social design, the role of ESG in the buildings of the future and the future of the multifaceted workspace of today. Episodes are out every Thursday starting this November.