Recently, there has been much press about open office plans, mostly about how bad these work environments are and that they don’t work. 

There’s little doubt today’s commercial interiors—from corporate offices to hospitals, schools and hotels—look and function better than ever. It’s no wonder either; project teams tend to focus a great deal of attention on efficiency and appearance to ensure occupant comfort and productivity, particularly in the workplace.

It’s no secret that a well-designed workplace is a more pleasant environment to spend work hours than one that is poorly planned and decorated. However, spiffier digs could also have an impact on your company’s financial health.

Pioneer Bank finishes construction on its four-story, 60,000-square-foot headquarters in Colonie, New York.

The sun is setting on the American cubicle. As Boomers retire, so too is the outmoded office design that came to define their generation's corporate work environments.