Space Syntax Symposium 8

Kerstin has just returned from Santiago, Chile, where she was presenting a research paper produced in collaboration with Spacelab at the Space Syntax Symposium 8.

Titled, "The Generative Building." we have made a full copy available on our website, see papers, or download. Here's a very brief extract to help explain the thinking behind the paper;

"a building that acts generatively allows new relationships, new ideas, new products and new knowledge to emerge by maximising random encounters between people."

We're strong believers in the benefits of random encounter in the workplace, and the resulting transfer of knowledge between staff. This paper allows us to further understand and assess the impact of space on the people that use it.

Follow Kerstin on twitter: @KerstinSailer or have a look at her blog: Space and Organisation