Perspectives forLandlords & InvestorsCBRE RESEARCHJUNE2025
Executive SummaryEvolving work patterns in the post-pandemic era: employees' demands for a better workplace experience; the large regional supply pipelineand high vacanicy: arnd Lhe urgenl need Lo enhance older properlies lo mainilain lheir cormpeliliveness are jusl a [ew or lhe [acLorsare striving to enhance tenants experience at every stage of their employees day: from the commute, to the work environment, and to theleisure offering. This report explains how innovation can drive these improvements via human, physical and digital elements in what CBREhas defined asthethree pillarsofoffice innovation.The Three Pillars of Office InnovationHuman-Ccntric ApproachWith eupluyeus in Asia Pacilic rarking inclusior andwellbeing as their most desirec affice attributes.lanclords and invostors must adopt a morc human-centric. approach to office design that increasesemployee engagenient.instills & belief that the oftice is aplace for cunnectudness.and proviuus work.lifustyle andshopping elements to improve users' overall experienee.JK_ R_SLAKCI
Physical EnhancementsDigital IntegrationAs well as providing the basic: requirements for aEmbracing the latest technologies, particularly Al.place to work, office building design and hardwarecan enhance and elevate tenants' and users' overallrrust consider transport access and crnnectivity.experience, Initistives include smart oftice featuressustainability in terms ot certitications, materials,Lo cnhancc opcralional and cncrgy cricicncy:and unergy cornisuplior; Lhe [lexiblc usc ol spauesmartphane apps to keep nffice workers informed;for multiple purpases and supporting services forand utilising robotics, artificial intelligence ancloccupants.digital twin tec: hnolagies.
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What's driving officeinnovation?
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Landlords of older buildingsmust innovatc to stay rclevantWit mat re aff e markets usually don nated by c der buildirgs. landlcds inthese mar