Designing an Office for an AI-Enabled Workforce

Workplace Design Technology

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Franco Faraudo
March 12, 2025

Propmodo Technology

By Franco Faraudo · March 12, 2024

Greetings,

For the first time since President Trump took office, there are genuine concerns that his economic policies and aggressive tariffs may trigger a recession. These worries sparked a broad stock selloff, sending nearly the entire market into the red. Tech companies fared particularly poorly, as investors fear their lofty valuations might not hold up if the economy contracts. But, many top tech executives remain supportive of the Trump presidency, pointing to potential benefits from his agenda—such as deregulation and tax incentives—as sources of optimism.

Some industry observers note that a Trump-endorsed return-to-work movement could bolster the commercial real estate sector, which may in turn benefit the PropTech industry as it recovers from a challenging 2024.

Today, we will discuss workplace design technology, focusing on how offices are being created with AI/human collaboration in mind.

Let’s go!

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Bytes

🗜️ Smart Restructure
After a disappointing earnings call, SmartRent has announced that it is restructuring its sales team and investments in the companies SaaS platform.

🚀 Rocketed Away
Redfin has announced that it is being acquired by Rocket Companies, owners of Rocket Mortgages, sending the stock of the listing platform up more than 60 percent.

🛖 Rooftop Revelation
A new study published in Nature shows that a large-scale shift in energy generation to rooftop solar would actually reduce carbon output enough to help stop global warming.

Workplace Design

Designing an Office for an AI-Enabled Workforce

AI is changing how we work, making tasks easier and offices smarter. Workplaces must adapt by using AI, supporting teamwork, and creating better spaces for people. Landlords can help by sharing data and insights. The future office will blend AI and human work for better productivity.

READ ONLINE: https://propmodo.com/designing-an-office-for-an-ai-enabled-workforce/

Workplace Design

Flexibility Will Save the Office in an Uncertain World

Offices face an uncertain future amid remote and hybrid work, but Ford’s transformation of Detroit’s Book Depository into an innovation hub for Newlab shows that flexibility, modular design, and collaboration are key to remaining competitive in a rapidly evolving world.

READ ONLINE: https://propmodo.com/flexibility-will-save-the-office-in-an-uncertain-world/

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Propmodo Technology is edited by Franco Faraudo with contributions from readers like you and the Propmodo team.

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