2009 - ONGOING

Emerging technology and learning spaces - (click here for PDF article)
This paper outlines a number of key technology trends that are likely to play a role in the next three to five years in shaping future learning environments as they becomes increasingly hybrid blending space, furniture and information technology in new and challenging ways.

2008 - ONGOING

Recruiting the Next Generation - Recruiting the next generation: the aim of our latest research study is to gather information and background on Generation Y (cohort group, born in the 1980s and 1990s) so that a realistic view of the future employment situation can be made possible. By combining our research data with the expertise of various research partners - in the areas of organization, HR & IT - we will deliver a crucial contribution to the knowledge gap about Generation Y and enable our research-sponsoring partners to achieve the title of "Employer of Choice" from the future employees and leaders.

DEGW Global In-house Dining and Catering Research Study - In August 2008, a large multinational company based in Australia commissioned DEGW Asia Pacific to undertake a global research study examining the in-house dining and catering provision in a number of benchmark organisations. Commissioned to inform the design of the organisation’s in-house food provision, this tailored research study exemplifies DEGW's ongoing objective to understand the changing workplace, as well as our commitment to sharing this knowledge with our clients.

Research and Learning Landscapes in Higher Education - Our understanding of learning is changing. Throughout the history of compulsory education Governments have sought to create systems that would enable all children and young people to be successful, achieve their potential and become active citizens, within safe and secure environments.

In the past this was largely undertaken with little recognition of individuality, personal needs or aspirations. The system of the 20th Century was largely predicated on a 'one size fits all' old model, comparable with the factory models of the previous century. Since the start of the 21st Century there has been a Governmental drive to create social systems with the citizen at their centre challenging the 'old' model and developing systems that are more responsive to individual needs. (click here to download the Learning Landscapes in Higher Education Report)

Implications of Personalised Learning in School Design - Our understanding of learning is changing. Throughout the history of compulsory education Governments have sought to create systems that would enable all children and young people to be successful, achieve their potential and become active citizens, within safe and secure environments.

In the past this was largely undertaken with little recognition of individuality, personal needs or aspirations. The system of the 20th Century was largely predicated on a 'one size fits all' old model, comparable with the factory models of the previous century. Since the start of the 21st Century there has been a Governmental drive to create social systems with the citizen at their centre challenging the 'old' model and developing systems that are more responsive to individual needs.

Explore It Toolkit: Effective Spaces for Working in Higher and Further Education - The Explore It Toolkit was designed and developed by DEGW in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde as part of a research project Effective Spaces for Working in Higher and Further Education, funded by the Scottish Funding Council. Completed in October 2008, the aim research was to assist those participating in project involving changes to the work environment to develop a richer understanding of the opportunities and challenges around the change.

The Explore It Toolkit focuses on a series of workspace arrangements (studies, quarters, clusters, hubs and clubs) and tools to encourage dialogue between users of space and stakeholders within learning institutions. The tools and resources are published on the website along with a background research paper entitled The Changing Academic Workplace by Andrew Harrison and Antonia Cairns of DEGW.

Rating Success

2007 - ONGOING

Future Homes

Project Faraday- Project Faraday aims to improve the design of school science facilities, as part of a wide programme to support these goals. A well-designed environment can have a major influence on both staff and students, supporting inspirational learning and teaching.

Space for Change

2006 - ONGOING

The Multigenerational Workplace: Phase II- Chris Alcock, Regional Director of DEGW Asia Pacific and Lindsay Asquith, Head of Research DEGW Asia Pacific, are continuing their research into The Multi-Generational Workplace. Phase 2 of the study looks at workplace design as a key factor in attracting and retaining talent across the generations. It is expected that the results of the study will highlight the areas of the workplace that can be used as a tool to attract and retain talent and support the desired work practices of each of the generations, thus enhancing organisational effectiveness.

2004

Impact of Office Design on Business Performance- A technical report from our assessment of published work on performance measurement for real estate, commissioned by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) and the British Council for Offices (BCO) Office Design on Business Performance.

2001-2003

Sustainable Accommodation for the New Economy (SANE)- Distributed Workplace: The result of a five-year, EC-funded study into Sustainable Accommodation for the New Economy.

1999-2000

Learning from Experience Applying Systematic Feedback

1997-1999

Flexible Workplace (York/DoE/WF)

1997-1998

Intelligent Buildings in Latin America