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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
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