Indicators of Permanence in Workspace Features: Perceived Importance and Relationship to Workspace S...

<jats:p> This study addresses the phenomenon of “velcro architecture"—physical environments pasted together like theatre sets, capable of being constructed or dismantled at a moment’ s notice. It explores (1) the relationship between indicators of permanence in workspace features and employee satisfaction with workspaces and (2) the perceived importance of permanence, relative to other design features. Observation of workspaces and interviews did not reveal a relationship between permanence and satisfaction but found a positive correlation between permanence and pride in workspaces (one element of satisfaction). It also found that respondents rated permanence in workspace features as important as visual privacy, size and location of offices, and ability to personalize the workspace. </jats:p>