Includes bibliographical references and index.

As alternative work environments (AWE) become continuous, commonplace strategies used to support new business objectives, the design and facility professional will need new tools and techniques to support these objectives.

New Workplaces for New Workstyles is the first design guide to the newest trends in office design today. Designers, facility managers, executives, and real estate professionals will find the most cutting edge information on ---- Selling the concept to senior management-- Dealing with up-front technology expenditures-- Equipping the telecommuter's home office-- Both traditional and new laws and policies.

Examples, plans, designs, and photographs of twenty major corporations such as IBM and Pacific Bell provide details behind the how-tos and reasoning behind alternative work environments.