Could the future of the office be academia?

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Vacant commercial space holds huge potential for universities looking to expand their footprint, says Sweco’s Giovanni Festa

Covid-19 has changed the way we use offices for good. And with the future world of work likely taking the shape of a blend of remote and in-person working, this will invariably lead to many organisations considering reducing their square footage. We have already seen this shift start to happen, with firms big and small making the move to more compact spaces. So what happens to the large floorplates they leave behind?

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