Content
Proposal
i Introduction 68
ii Abstract 09
iii Aim and Objectives 10
iv Scope and Limitations 10
v Research Questions 11
v Research Methodology 12
vi Literature review 14
01 Planning of an office space
1.1 Spatial planning in an office space 20
1.2 Performance in design 28
1.3 Spatial performance of a workplace 30
1.4 Influence of spatial performance on office productivity 32
1.5 Significance of organizational structure in space planning 34
1.6 Significance of Communication in working of an organization 37
02 Measures of Spatial performance
2.1 Aspects governing spatial performance 42
2.2 Aspects of Spatial planning influencing spatial performance. 44
i Spatial Organizational factors
ii Connectivity & Circulation
iii Physical Qualities of space
2.3 Theories of Human Factors in built environment 52
i Proxemics
ii Ergonomics
03 Theoretical summary. Derivation of framework
3.1 Control and communication in an organization 60
3.2 Areas in an office that facilitate interaction 66
3.3 Derivation of framework for factors influencing spatial performance 71
04 Methodology
4.1. Methodology of Case studies 76
4.1.1 Criteria of Case study selection 78
4.1.2 Criteria for quantification 79
05 Case studies Analysis : Stage 1
5.1 AICL Communications : Matrix hierarchy 82
5.2 Browser testing IT Company : Flat hierarchy 106
5.3 Multinational Software company : Line hierarchy 128
06 Discussion Stage 2
6.1 Key findings 148
6.2 Inferences : Comparative Analysis Summary of Inferences 178
Summary of Inferences 178
07 Conclusion
7.1 Conclusion 190
7.2 Future Scope of Research 197
7.3 Bibliography 198
List of Figures 200
Appendix 204
Glossary of Terms 206
Review Feedback 208