In the world of corporate real estate, there are as many intuitive methods for decision‐making as there are real estate executives. Some executives may use comparisons of new…
Abstract
In the world of corporate real estate, there are as many intuitive methods for decision‐making as there are real estate executives. Some executives may use comparisons of new sites to existing sites. Others have a checklist of characteristics that sites must have in order to be a ‘go’. Still others examine neighbourhoods around sites to determine if they will be successful. The current paper takes a look at the intuitive ways that real estate executives make decisions and demonstrates how scientific modelling mimics these decision strategies.
Details
Keywords
Often, real estate factors are given much of the credit for a particular site’s success or failurewhen it comes to sales. The current paper asserts that some of the praise or…
Abstract
Often, real estate factors are given much of the credit for a particular site’s success or failure when it comes to sales. The current paper asserts that some of the praise or blame heaped onto real estate decision‐makers may be undue. Sometimes success or failure is due to non‐real estate factors such as a marketing or advertising strategy, operations, or brand awareness. The paper discusses non‐real estate variables that contribute to a site’s overall success or failure, and offers diagnostics and suggestions to help address non‐real estate problems that could influence sales.
Details
Keywords
The purpose of this paper is to explore the representation of workplaces in the cinema and discuss its relevance to facilities management research.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the representation of workplaces in the cinema and discuss its relevance to facilities management research.
Design/methodology/approach
An analysis of representation of work and the workplace in three films is made. These are Metropolis (1927), Wall Street (1987) and Clerks (1994). Cross‐case themes are then discussed.
Findings
Although the three films are of different time periods and genres a number of common themes emerge. These include level of control over the work process, alienation from the product of work and social capital gained. This may have implications for how workplaces are perceived and interpreted. Analysis of representations of the workplace in popular culture may contribute to user‐centred approaches to facilities management.
Research limitations/implications
The study is limited to three films. A different choice might produce different results.
Practical implications
Understanding representations of the workplace in popular culture may give insights into user responses to management actions.
Originality/value
Although there is a research literature on the analysis of popular culture within organizational studies this has not been taken up by facilities management researchers. This paper explores the relevance of the analysis of an aspect of popular culture for facilities management.
Details
Keywords
Sari Tähtinen, Inka Kojo and Suvi Nenonen
This paper aims to present empirical testing of an experience-based usability framework to study an urban area. The framework is applied to the Punavuori neighbourhood in…
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to present empirical testing of an experience-based usability framework to study an urban area. The framework is applied to the Punavuori neighbourhood in Helsinki, Finland, to understand the issues that make this neighbourhood attractive to its users.
Design/methodology/approach
The experience-based usability framework for an urban area study is the 6T-model of experience of place, which was developed by combining service and experience design tools and methods as well as former research to assess the user’s experience. The framework is tested by analysing data gathered from documents, a walkthrough of the neighbourhood and interviews.
Findings
This paper interprets users’ experiences of the Punavuori area using the 6T-model to capture new perspectives on user-centric urban design and the management of places. The identified connections can be a starting point for investigations into users’ experiences as a part of the usability of an urban area.
Research limitations/implications
The results represent a beginning study into the usability and the usability experience of individuals in the built environment. The preliminary testing of the experience framework is used as a framework for the analysis of the secondary data. The user data have not been gathered in the broadest sense.
Practical implications
The results can be used in other experience-based research for (re-)design an existing or new area that attracts new inhabitants and business. The results can be applied by urban planners as well as place managers.
Originality/value
The identified points of connection provide a valuable approach to capture and discuss about user experiences in complex urban context.