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Homeoffice

How successfully employees work from home depends less on the type of job they do and more on their housing situation. This is a key finding of a study conducted by our Chair of Real Estate and Construction Management at TU Darmstadt. In a survey of up to 952 employees, we examined how working from home is perceived, which factors influence work performance, and what opportunities and risks are associated with a broader adoption of home office. The results reveal a differentiated picture: while working from home can offer many benefits under the right conditions, a widespread shift of office work to the home may also reinforce new forms of social inequality. On this page, we present key findings of the study as well as additional materials available for download.

Hybrid work

Three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Chair of Real Estate and Construction Management at TU Darmstadt once again examines the working conditions of employees in “Work from Home”. In a nationwide survey of around 1,500 employees, we analyze work practices at home, in the office, and at so-called third places such as coworking spaces or satellite offices.

The aim of the study is to assess the current status quo of distributed work and to identify key developments shaping the future of the workplace. Based on the findings, we derive implications for companies, policymakers, the real estate industry, and urban planning.

Office

The world of work is undergoing rapid transformation. Digitalization, hybrid work models, and changing employee expectations are reshaping the role of the office. Within the research field “Space as a Service,” our group explores how flexible work environments can be designed and managed. Here you can find selected studies and research insights on the transformation of workplaces and office environments.