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Title: | Communication in the work place : an ecological perspective |
Authors: | Ledbetter, C. Burgess |
Keywords: | Architecture Office buildings Cold regions Sociology Environments Structural design Human relations Work environment Human factors |
Publisher: | Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (U.S.) Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.) |
Series/Report no.: | Special report (Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (U.S.)) ; 79-3. |
Description: | Special Report Abstract: Patterns of communication and social interaction within a work organization are significantly influenced by architecture. Nearly all work organizations are dependent upon information flow, both informal and formal, between coworkers. As a rule, the more open and informal the communication, the more productively and efficiently the organization operates. The architectural design concept of focal points is presented as a strategy for planning the work facility for improved informal communication. Examples of energy-efficient building design schemes for cold regions are presented. These prototype buildings combine design for improved worker efficiency with thermal efficiency. |
Rights: | Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11681/11695 |
Appears in Collections: | Special Report |
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