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!

Show Notes 

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 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!Show Notes Research Material <a href="https://www.siliconrepublic.com/advice/when-to-use-remote-work-tools" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">9 companies share their tips for remote employee wellbeing - Silicon Republic</a><a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/working-from-home-and-digital-wellness-how-organizations-can-make-a-difference/2046780/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Working from home and digital wellness: How organizations can make a difference - Financial Express</a><a href="https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/next-normal-building-resilience-post-covid19-workspace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Next Normal: Building resilience in the post-COVID-19 workspace - ORF</a><a href="https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights/covid-19/the-future-of-workplace" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Future of Workplace - Cushman &amp; Wakefield</a><a href="https://www.us.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights/workplace/how-covid19-is-changing-workplace-design" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How COVID-19 is changing workplace design - JLL US</a><a href="https://www.interiordesign.net/articles/18254-4-design-trends-of-a-post-covid-workplace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">4 Design Trends of a Post-COVID Workplace - Interior Design</a><a href="https://www.us.jll.com/en/views/planning-and-preparing-your-government-covid19-return-to-work" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Returning to office post Covid-19? - JLL</a><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/04/will-coronavirus-end-the-open-office-floor-plan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Goodbye to open office spaces? How experts are rethinking the workplace. - National Geographic</a><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/15/employee-privacy-is-at-stake-as-surveillance-tech-monitors-workers.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Employee privacy in the US is at stake as corporate surveillance technology monitors workers’ every move - CNBC @Work</a><a href="https://www.gensler.com/research-insight/blog/insights-from-genslers-u-s-work-from-home-survey-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gensler US Work from Home Survey - 2020 briefing</a><a href="https://www.gensler.com/research-insight/blog/what-is-the-future-of-workplace-amenities-corenet-global" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What is the Future of Workplace Amenities - Gensler Blog</a>

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 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 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

The Future of Space Podcast

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

Ep. 04: Defining the Future of the Workspace

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

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 <a href="https://medium.com/thebeammagazine/frank-heinlein-10a308300975" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The future of buildings lies in sustainable architecture with Frank Heinlein- Medium</a><a href="https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/8005/-State%20of%20Play%20for%20Sustainable%20Buildings%20in%20India-2010994.pdf?sequence=3&amp;isAllowed=y" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">State of Play for Sustainable Buildings in India - TERI, UN</a><a href="https://niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/SDG-India-Index-2.0_27-Dec.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SDG India Index 2019-2020 - NITI Aayog</a><a href="https://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/pdfs/buscase_section3.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Investing In People: The Social Benefits of Sustainable Design- Energy.Gov</a><a href="https://hbr.org/2006/06/building-the-green-way" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Building the Green Way - Harvard Business Review</a><a href="https://www.ukgbc.org/ukgbc-work/net-zero-carbon-buildings-a-framework-definition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Net Zero Carbon Buildings : Framework Definition - UKGBC</a><a href="https://www.ukgbc.org/ukgbc-work/net-zero-carbon-energy-performance-targets-for-offices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Net Zero Carbon Buildings: Energy Performance Targets- UKGBC</a><a href="https://www.usgbc.org/press/benefits-of-green-building" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benefits of Green Building - USGBC</a><a href="https://www.wellcertified.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The WELL Building Standard - WELL</a><a href="https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/resources-landing-page/post-occupancy-evaluation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Post Occupancy Evaluation - RIBA</a><a href="https://www.worldgbc.org/thecommitment" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Net Zero Carbon Commitment - WGBC</a>Secondary Research Material <a href="http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jmce/papers/Conf15010/Vol-1/10.%2059-65.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Critique on the Under-explored Sustainable Building Materials in India - Beena Kumari, Pappal Suneja</a><a href="https://scroll.in/magazine/845662/ten-indian-architects-who-are-harnessing-traditional-wisdom-to-build-the-homes-of-the-future" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ten Indian architects who are harnessing traditional wisdom to build the homes of the future - Scroll</a><a href="https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2020/jul/05/the-future-is-green-post-covid-19-world-stares-at-sustainable-future-2164557.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The future is green: Post COVID-19 world stares at a more eco-friendly way of architecture</a><a href="https://interiordecor.visualstories.com/what-are-disadvantages-of-green-buildings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What are the disadvantages of Green Buildings? - Interior Decor Magazine</a>

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 l

Ep. 03: Making Sustainable Architecture a Priority

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

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 <ul><li><a href="https://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/realty-check/how-has-workplace-design-evolved-with-time/2207" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How has workplace design evolved with time - ET Realty</a></li><li><a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/insights/focus/behavioral-economics/workplace-design-behavioral-insights-boutique-fitness-studios.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Designing for workplace success - Deloitte</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212609016300140" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Impact of indoor environmental quality on occupant well-being and comfort: A review of the literature - Elsevier</a> </li><li><a href="https://medium.com/@RadinaDoneva/how-to-apply-behavioural-economics-to-the-design-process-8eb9458bec62" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to apply behavioural economics to the design process - Medium</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/CPP_offices_final.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Open Concept Office: Good for Business? - UCLA</a></li><li><a href="https://hbr.org/2017/03/research-stale-office-air-is-making-you-less-productive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Research: Stale Office Air Is Making You Less Productive - Harvard Business Review</a></li></ul>Secondary Research Material <ul><li><a href="https://www.archdaily.com/586834/architecture-doesn-t-need-rebuilding-it-needs-more-thoughtful-critics" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Architecture Doesn’t Need Rebuilding, It Needs More Thoughtful Critics - Archdaily</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gensler.com/uploads/document/613/file/q33-34_Health%2BWellness_READ.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Health &amp; Wellness - Gensler Research</a></li><li><a href="https://theconversation.com/how-employers-can-design-workplaces-to-promote-wellness-91983" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How employers can design workplaces to promote wellness - The Conversation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/16/opinion/how-to-rebuild-architecture.html?_r=0&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=archdaily.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Rebuild Architecture - New York Times</a></li><li><a href="https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/future-of-design-2019-workplace" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Future of Design: Workplace - Architectural Digest</a></li><li><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/22/intl_business/biophilic-design-healthy-employees/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Biophilic design: Why nature could be a good investment- CNN</a></li><li><a href="https://dash.harvard.edu/bitstream/handle/1/27662232/4892924.pdf?sequence=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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</a></li><li><a href="https://www.coalesse.com/blog/the-rise-of-resimercial-design-in-the-modern-workplace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Rise of Resimercial Design In The Modern Workplace - Coalesse</a></li><li><a href="https://medium.com/swlh/resimercial-design-the-new-path-to-workplace-creativity-bde72737364a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Resimercial Design: The New Path to Workplace Creativity - Medium </a></li><li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4031400/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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</a></li><li><a href="https://www.interiorsandsources.com/article-details/articleid/22004/title/when-is-design-eye-candy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">When is Design Simply Eye Candy? - interiors+Sources</a></li></ul>

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

Ep. 02: The Role of Social Design at the Workspace

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. 

Show Notes Link:

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

Host AN Venugopal and guest Chaitanya Kalia, National Leader, Climate Change and Sustainability Services at E&amp;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. Show Notes Link:Primary Research Material<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/betsyatkins/2020/06/08/demystifying-esgits-history--current-status/#542e9cba2cdd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Demystifying ESG: Its History &amp; Current Status</a> - Forbes<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgkell/2018/07/11/the-remarkable-rise-of-esg/#16b242cd1695" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Remarkable Rise Of ESG</a> - Forbes<a href="https://www.unglobalcompact.org/sdgs/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Global Goals for people and planet</a> - United Nations Global Compact<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/indian-companies-not-adhering-to-environment-guidelines-could-be-snubbed-by-global-investors/articleshow/55080383.cms?from=mdr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian companies not adhering to environment guidelines could be snubbed by global investors</a> - The Economic Times<a href="https://assets.kpmg/content/dam/kpmg/cn/pdf/en/2018/09/esg-a-view-from-the-top.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ESG: A view from the top</a> - KPMG<a href="https://www.rmzcorp.com/uploads/pdf/ESG-Report-2019-Synopsis.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2019-2020 ESG Report</a> - RMZ CorpSecondary Research Material<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/why-india-is-turning-into-esg-funding-hotspot/articleshow/67938722.cms?from=mdr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why India is turning into ESG funding hotspot</a> - The Economic Times<a href="https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/assets/pwc-esg-divide-investors-corporates.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mind the gap: the continued divide between investors and corporates on ESG</a> - PWC Governance Insights Center<a href="https://hbr.org/2019/05/the-investor-revolution" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Investor Revolution</a> - Harvard Business Review<a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/five-ways-that-esg-creates-value" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Five ways that ESG creates value</a> - McKinsey &amp; Company<a href="https://www.ey.com/en_in/assurance/does-nonfinancial-reporting-tell-value-creation-story" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Does your nonfinancial reporting tell your value creation story?</a> - Ernst&amp;Young

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.

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