The right people, spaces and content for an inclusive hybrid community
(2022) III TWR Transdisciplinary Workplace Research Conference 2022 p.524-524- Abstract
- The COVID-19 accelerated shift towards hybrid workspaces places major pressure on
workplace communities and culture. This study explores the emergence of a collaborative academic workspace, which is still in the real estate development phase. The aim is to establish preconditions for community building, and the relationship between the community and the physical space. The study employs a qualitative case study approach, where the case is the development process of a co-working space for sustainability researchers in Helsinki, Finland. The site is planned to also host regular office space, as well as an event space, and a café open to the public. We utilise 9 interviews as primary data, and a range of written documents and photographs... (More) - The COVID-19 accelerated shift towards hybrid workspaces places major pressure on
workplace communities and culture. This study explores the emergence of a collaborative academic workspace, which is still in the real estate development phase. The aim is to establish preconditions for community building, and the relationship between the community and the physical space. The study employs a qualitative case study approach, where the case is the development process of a co-working space for sustainability researchers in Helsinki, Finland. The site is planned to also host regular office space, as well as an event space, and a café open to the public. We utilise 9 interviews as primary data, and a range of written documents and photographs as secondary data. All data is analysed using template analysis. The study finds that while the output of the project is the renovated physical building, the desired outcome is a
community of academics, and other like-minded people. The outcome is to be achieved through dedicated human resources, structured communication efforts, and an outspoken concept. The concept highlights science-based evidence related to the sustainability crisis, but also inclusiveness and dialogue with the public. The virtual community has emerged already before the physical space exists, and will likely transform into a hybrid community once the space opens. However, the target group for the virtual community is more towards the general public, while the physical community will be more aimed at sustainability researchers with the potential for major societal impact. A complete merging of the virtual and physical communities is not planned, and might not even be possible. The findings are useful to owners and service providers of collaborative spaces in determining their strategy and needed resources for community building. Real estate developers should consider initiating community building efforts already in the development phase (Less)
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- author
- Kyrö, Riikka LU ; Lundgren, Rebecka LU and Jylhä, Tuuli
- organization
- publishing date
- 2022
- type
- Contribution to conference
- publication status
- published
- subject
- pages
- 524 - 524
- conference name
- III TWR Transdisciplinary Workplace Research Conference 2022
- conference location
- Milano, Italy
- conference dates
- 2022-09-07 - 2022-09-10
- project
- SHare Optimize REimagine (SHORE) - reframing circular economy for the real estate and construction industry
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- id
- 13741786-224b-402b-b071-325387aea06a
- date added to LUP
- 2022-10-27 10:27:44
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abstract = {{The COVID-19 accelerated shift towards hybrid workspaces places major pressure on<br/>workplace communities and culture. This study explores the emergence of a collaborative academic workspace, which is still in the real estate development phase. The aim is to establish preconditions for community building, and the relationship between the community and the physical space. The study employs a qualitative case study approach, where the case is the development process of a co-working space for sustainability researchers in Helsinki, Finland. The site is planned to also host regular office space, as well as an event space, and a café open to the public. We utilise 9 interviews as primary data, and a range of written documents and photographs as secondary data. All data is analysed using template analysis. The study finds that while the output of the project is the renovated physical building, the desired outcome is a<br/>community of academics, and other like-minded people. The outcome is to be achieved through dedicated human resources, structured communication efforts, and an outspoken concept. The concept highlights science-based evidence related to the sustainability crisis, but also inclusiveness and dialogue with the public. The virtual community has emerged already before the physical space exists, and will likely transform into a hybrid community once the space opens. However, the target group for the virtual community is more towards the general public, while the physical community will be more aimed at sustainability researchers with the potential for major societal impact. A complete merging of the virtual and physical communities is not planned, and might not even be possible. The findings are useful to owners and service providers of collaborative spaces in determining their strategy and needed resources for community building. Real estate developers should consider initiating community building efforts already in the development phase}},
author = {{Kyrö, Riikka and Lundgren, Rebecka and Jylhä, Tuuli}},
language = {{eng}},
pages = {{524--524}},
title = {{The right people, spaces and content for an inclusive hybrid community}},
year = {{2022}},
}