November 2, 2026

In this issue… office markets show a mixed recovery: demand and rents are rising as construction slows, coworking gains share, and AI boosts demand for workspace while reshaping facilities management and corporate offices. Aging buildings face costly upgrades. Workplace stories explore inclusive design, acoustics, flexible investment, and spaces that support collaboration, human performance, and well-being amid labor shortages and remote-work growth. Product news spans configurable furniture, sustainable acoustic textiles and upholstery, customizable lighting, healthcare seating, and hospitality collections. Other stories cover IKEA’s fast-growing resale marketplace, shifting real-estate investment priorities, and more adaptable workplaces.