An internationally recognized scholar of architecture and urban design, Shirvani discussed trends in workplaces, urban design and residential environments.
CSU Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani, an internationally known expert on architecture and urban design, was among a select group discussing the future of the workplace and the influence of trends in technology, real estate and urban development at the WorkTech11 West Coast Conference in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Shirvani was an invited speaker and panelist at the conference.
Dr. Shirvani discussed the state of flux in urban design that began in the late 1950s. In the years following, rapid suburbanization and downtown decay shifted to an emphasis on downtown development with continued suburbanization, according to Shirvani. However, development drastically decreased after the recent economic crash.
The following is an excerpt of Dr. Shirvani’s comments from the conference, on the subject of workplace evolution:
A subsequent panel with Dr. Shirvani and real estate professionals continued the discussion about the response of urban design to technology’s impact on the workplace.
“We see this notion of distributed work and living places in visionary planned communities even in the 1960s in developments like Woodbridge Village in Irvine, California,” said Shirvani. “These types of developments, with the mix of commercial and office spaces with residential living, will become increasingly popular as more businesses relocate or add branch offices in the suburbs. Businesses now have more options when choosing a location.”
The Worktech11 West Coast Conference, held October 11, 2011, examined the implications of convergence between technology, real estate, work and the workplace. Audience members included business and strategy executives, real estate professionals, facilities managers, information technology directors and executives, architects and designers, management consultants, human resources professionals, academic faculty and researchers.
CSU Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani, an internationally known expert on architecture and urban design, was among a select group discussing the future of the workplace and the influence of trends in technology, real estate and urban development at the WorkTech11 West Coast Conference in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Shirvani was an invited speaker and panelist at the conference.
Dr. Shirvani discussed the state of flux in urban design that began in the late 1950s. In the years following, rapid suburbanization and downtown decay shifted to an emphasis on downtown development with continued suburbanization, according to Shirvani. However, development drastically decreased after the recent economic crash.
The following is an excerpt of Dr. Shirvani’s comments from the conference, on the subject of workplace evolution:
The notion of workplace is changing. The internet and the sophistication of technology make it possible for many people to work from home. Some people are moving further away to their ideal location. Others still prefer to live near their workplace. In response, many companies are moving to the suburbs to reduce costs, improve their access to highways, and make their location more convenient for their employees and clients. All of these patterns are moving towards the creation of a set of mini-urban centers or “work nodes” that incorporate commercial and office spaces into more suburban, residential environments
A subsequent panel with Dr. Shirvani and real estate professionals continued the discussion about the response of urban design to technology’s impact on the workplace.
“We see this notion of distributed work and living places in visionary planned communities even in the 1960s in developments like Woodbridge Village in Irvine, California,” said Shirvani. “These types of developments, with the mix of commercial and office spaces with residential living, will become increasingly popular as more businesses relocate or add branch offices in the suburbs. Businesses now have more options when choosing a location.”
The Worktech11 West Coast Conference, held October 11, 2011, examined the implications of convergence between technology, real estate, work and the workplace. Audience members included business and strategy executives, real estate professionals, facilities managers, information technology directors and executives, architects and designers, management consultants, human resources professionals, academic faculty and researchers.