Coworking Spaces Research Articles

Design Study Co-Working Space Building Based On Bioclimatic Architectural Principles

Bioclimatic principles that provide solutions based on environmental conditions around the site can be applied in building design. This design study focuses on the suitability of bioclimatic principles applied to environmental conditions in providing thermal comfort. This research method uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The analysis technique in data collection is visual assessment. The object of the building under study has building criteria with the Indonesian tropical concept. The results of the study concluded that the two objects had applied the principles of bioclimatic architecture, but the first object was still not maximized while the second object was quite optimal in responding to environmental conditions

Digital Marketing Media Development at Nutrihub Lampung

This community service is related to digitizing transformation in co-working spaces where the output is in the form of a prototype landing page design for UMKM Nutrihub Lampung. Nutrihub Lampung is a co-working space that is a new concept of a place to work for independent workers. In this service activity, the stages of making landing pages, landing page designs, and the implementation process are explained. The service was carried out at Nutrihub Lampung by collecting data through observation and Focus Group Discussion. The data is processed through analysis, design, implementation and drawing conclusions. The results of this service are expected to increase interaction with the community on a wider scope and are expected to increase additional turnover for business owners. Easy access to flexible and dynamic work support facilities/facilities and semi-formal, communal, and collaborative work environments are the main attraction for co-working space users. The shift to technology-based jobs is increasing the demand for affordable, flexible and dynamic workplaces.

Understanding the shared working spaces: a Geography of Co-working supply in Delhi.

The present paper investigates the location pattern of co-working spaces in Delhi which is absent in the existing body of knowledge. Delhi is a political, administrative, educational, scientific and innovation capital that accommodates many co-working spaces in India. We developed Ordinary least squares (OLS) and geographically weighted regression (GWR) models to understand the associations of co-working spaces of digital labourers with other urban socio-economic, services and lifestyle variables in Delhi using secondary data for 117 coworking locations in 280 municipal wards of NCT-Delhi. Model diagnostic suggested that the GWR model provides additional information regarding geographical distribution of coworking spaces, and density of bars, median house rent, fitness centres, metro train stations, restaurants, cinemas, cafés, and creative enterprises are statistically significant parameters to estimate them. The importance of coworking spaces has increased in the post-disaster period, so this study informs public policies to benefit people and companies who choose coworking routes, and recommends urban planners, developers, and real-estate professionals to consider the proximity of creative industries in planning and developing coworking spaces in the future. Also, in the post COVID-19 period, to increase local jobs and long-term place sustainability, a localised policy intervention for coworking spaces in Delhi is highly recommended.

Coworking spaces vs. home: Does employees' experience of the negative aspects of working from home predict their intention to telework in a coworking space?

In this study, we investigated the determinants of employees' intention to telework in a coworking space, with the assumption that employees' experience with the negative aspects of teleworking from home would impact their intention to telework in a coworking space in the future. A sample of 268 French teleworkers answered an online questionnaire measuring their experience of several negative aspects of teleworking from home (e.g., perceived social isolation), and their opinion toward teleworking in a coworking space (perceived usefulness, perceived feasibility, attitude and behavioral intention). Results indicate that perceived social isolation and perceived lack of working comfort when working from home directly impacted how useful participants perceived teleworking in a coworking space to be, and indirectly their intention to telework in a coworking space in the future. Budget, management agreement and job compatibility were, however, identified as factors mitigating participants' intention to telework in a coworking space, even if perceived as potentially beneficial.

Do start-ups benefit from coworking spaces? An empirical analysis of accelerators’ programs

Open innovation and innovation performance have been widely studied in the literature. However, few studies have examined the impact of openness to different types of external knowledge on start-ups’ innovation performance. Moreover, previous literature could be further complemented by additional investigation into how the coworking spaces provided by accelerator programs may engender informal sources of knowledge that enhance the innovation performance of accelerated start-ups. To address this research gap, we investigate whether start-ups participating in accelerator programs can enhance their innovation performance through information transfer from informal networks provided by business accelerator programs. In order to do so, we draw two-stage data collection data from 113 start-ups accelerated by Italian accelerators from 2013 to 2016 and the response data collected in 2018. Our results reveal that coopetitors, educators, and investors are beneficial for different innovation outcomes of accelerated start-ups. These findings contribute to the innovation management literature, the small business management literature, the literature on accelerators and the coworking spaces literature.

Redesain Bangunan Teater Pertunjukan Taman Festival Bali Dengan Pendekatan Adaptive Reuse

Bali Festival Park is a tourist place that is very loved by the Balinese people and also tourists, both foreign tourists, and local tourists. This place presents a variety of rides and facilities that are quite complete for visitors to spend their free time. However, at this time the Bali Festival Park has begun to be abandoned by the public and tourists, this has made some buildings that can still be used physically abandoned. The building is an icon of the main building has a unique roof shape and also has an adequate area, besides that this building also still has a solid structure. The building that faces directly towards the sea also has its own added value, which is to offer a unique view of the beach. Currently, the world of work is very important in regional economic growth so it is very important to provide good and comfortable facilities for workers to increase their productivity so that the function of the Taman Festival Bali performance theater building becomes a Co-Working space using an adaptive approach. reuse will be a good choice because, in addition to being able to work together with various companies, employees can also indulge themselves with the scenery and existing facilities. This research itself aims to create a comfortable place for companies as a place to be able to provide peace for their employees and can share work experiences with other companies. The method used is descriptive qualitative through studies and descriptions of architectural problems and formulating solutions in the form of schematic designs. The results of this study are the elements of space that are presented in the form of floor plans, 3D Interior, and exterior.

In-House Coworking Space as a New Initiative Towards Businnes Model Innovation in Incumbent Firms

Purpose:A new collaboration form between incumbent firms and startups has emerged, with incumbents hosting coworking spaces in-house to innovate their business models. This paper aimsto investigate what motivates the startups to participate in the coworking space, how knowledge transfer and collaboration take place and how the role of the incumbent was perceived. Design:A case study was performed in an in-house coworking space based on 17 semi-structured interviews with the startups. Findings:Findings uncovered that physical, social and professional conditions were important for the startups. Generally, there was a good physical framework. Being a part of a larger community with “colleagues” and the possibility of participating in professional activities were beneficial. This promoted knowledge sharing, sparring and collaboration between the startups. Ongoing activities to support this were requested. The majority of the startups expressed interest in collaboration with the incumbent, but only few had currently established it. Value:It was perceived, that both the startups and the incumbent possessed knowledge and resources which could be valuable for both parts. However, it was not experienced that the incumbent clarified how the startups could fit into their business. Thus, an untapped potential for collaboration seemed to be present. Ideally, the present constellation represents an engagement form with both economic, social, professional and cultural capitals. It could be a promising solution, if the incumbent is ready for radical business model innovation.

Open creative labs as functional infrastructure for entrepreneurial ecosystems: Using sequence analysis to explore tempo-spatial trajectories of startups in Berlin

• Open creative labs are explored as functional infrastructure to entrepreneurial ecosystems. • Combines rich tempo-spatial data from corporate registers with qualitative data. • Sequence analysis is a used to benchmark the functions of open creative labs in entrepreneurial ecosystems. • Coworking spaces and incubators help startups transition between stages. • Seed accelerators facilitate connections between regional ecosystems through inter-ecosystem ties. By analyzing the tempo-spatial trajectories of startups, this paper proposes a new method to benchmark functions in entrepreneurial ecosystems based on longitudinal data. To demonstrate this novel method, a regional case study of the ecosystem infrastructure in Berlin is considered, for which tempo-spatial trajectories of startups are analyzed with quantitative sequence methods. It is explored empirically how open creative labs such as co-working spaces or seed accelerators supply core functions within entrepreneurial ecosystems based on the aspects of regional integration and trans-local connection. Open creative labs do not only provide important resources for startups and entrepreneurs but also have systemic functions within entrepreneurial ecosystems. Namely, they provide conditions under which critical links within regional entrepreneurial ecosystems can be formed and they facilitate inter-ecosystem ties between regions.

Level of User Satisfaction with KAI Coworking Space Yogyakarta Station Services

The policy of adding Coworking Space facilities in the Yogyakarta Station waiting room which is intended for train passengers who have a need for work space while waiting for train departure. This facility has existed for 3 (three) years and it is necessary to evaluate the services of Coworking Space facilities at Yogyakarta Station by users. This study aims to determine the level of user satisfaction with KAI Coworking Space Yogyakarta Station services. Measurement of customer satisfaction was carried out using a questionnaire to users of the Yogyakarta Station Coworking Space facility with the parameter satisfaction factor for infrastructure as well as officers and services. As supporting data, observations are made to find out the existing conditions of the Coworking Space. consumer satisfaction with Coworking Space services and staff is 83.91% where this number can be interpreted as a Satisfaction criterion while the level of customer satisfaction with Coworking Space facilities and infrastructure is 81.38% which is included in the Satisfaction criteria. There are two points that get the Fairly Satisfied criteria, namely drinking water facilities and access to bathrooms, so it is necessary to increase these facilities.

Co-Working Spaces in Greece During the COVID-19 Era

The organization of space and working time, especially their location and geography, is a significant concern to researchers and politicians. However, in today's globalized economy and online age, the way we work and the workplace's whole location and geography are being redefined and researched. This paper investigates the current situation of co-working spaces in Greece, and the authors further analyse the case study of the Athens municipality. They examined views on new workplaces satisfaction and the benefits of the location. The research also explored the factors influencing ‘co-working spaces' satisfaction and views on the location's benefits. Finally, there is a detailed record of the areas in question throughout the territory, and they are scattered and concentrated in certain areas. Their characteristics are then explored, and policies and actions are proposed for their operation and development in the post-COVID-19 era.

Zur Flexibilisierung des Arbeitsortes

The trend toward working from home is concomitant with the digitalisation of the workplace and was further boosted by the recent pandemic. This development raises numerous questions regarding the advancement of sustainable urban development, in particular, with regard to recent efforts in urban planning toward inward urban development. In light of the above, the article examines the question of how mobile forms of work can be contextualised within the framework of sustainable urban development. To achieve this, we review research regarding working from home and coworking spaces and discuss how the flexibilisation of the place of work could affect different residential patterns and which questions could be derived from them for spatial planning and residential development. This is achieved by reviewing recent figures as well as social science and spatial planning literature on the topic of new mobile forms of work and their spatial effects. English title: Making the workplace more flexible. New challenges for sustainable residential and spatial development

CHATBOTS IN THE WORKPLACE: A TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE STUDY APPLYING USES AND GRATIFICATIONS IN COWORKING SPACES

ABSTRACT The uses and gratifications approach is used to examine chatbot acceptance in coworking spaces, identifying how coworkers perceive the technology and may use it to facilitate their tasks. To do so, potential influence factors shaping technology acceptance are explored, and a sample of 101 German coworkers is employed to confirm the framework drawing on a quantitative combination of partial least squares structural equation modeling and necessary condition analysis. Instrumental and non-instrumental gratifications, as well as social norm, influence chatbot acceptance in the form of sufficient and necessary conditions, and social norm appears to have a more substantial impact than hedonic factors in terms of sufficiency. However, social norm is not a necessary condition. A moderator analysis reveals that privacy concerns, age and gender do not affect individuals’ intention to use a chatbot. Coworking space providers thus benefit from establishing a standard chatbot solution to leverage social norm, and the chosen solution needs to fulfill hedonic expectations in addition to being useful. Software vendors may also integrate dedicated interfaces to powerful solutions such as ChatGPT.

Remote and connected

Originally associated to big cities' centres, coworking spaces and «third-places» have been blooming in rural regions and small towns over the past five years. The development of those places has been critically supported by local and national authorities, with a growing interest from rural localities. Indeed, those places are supposed to provide answers to numerous contemporary territorial challenges, and to tackle several dimensions or rural vulnerability. They are supposed to enhance sustainability by reducing the need to commute and car-dependence, by bringing both workplaces and services closer from home. They are also mobilised to tackle the issue of the digital gap between centres and peripheries, providing digital infrastructures and hardware. Finally, they are supposed to reduce territorial inequalities by strenghtening rural entrepreneurship, safeguarding local jobs, facilitating professional retraining and attract new residents by providing an easier access to telework.
 Conducted between 2018 and 2020 in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, our study provides some elements to evaluate the effects of those places on territorial vulnerability and marginality. Based on the study of 17 coworking spaces situated in rural areas, their funders’ trajectories and their users’ profiles, we discuss the motives and the expected returns of those places, and their actual potentialities and limits.
 We first present the definitions of coworking spaces and third-places, the origin of their recent spread in the rural areas and the main features of their geographical locations. Then, we present the rationales behind the creation and attendance to those places, by analysing funders and users’ trajectories and motives. We then present the potentialities and limits of third-places on territorial vulnerability. In the discussion, we interrogate the notion of marginality at the light of those places, that can be defined essentially as spatial and social networks. Indeed, our study enlights the diversity of lifestyles in the rural areas. Coworkers display particular spatial anchorages, with local resources being valued, though combined with forms of plural and multilocalized belongings. Their relationship with the margin is chosen, controlled and reversible, sometimes even yearned for. Their connectedness is not so much defined by where they live rather than by who they know, embodying the predominantly social dimension of marginality.

The Intention to Use Co-Working Space: Is it related to Rental Fees, Location, and Training?

Objective - Entrepreneurs today strive to manage their business successfully, which they may accomplish by reducing costs while maintaining optimum productivity. A trendy choice for entrepreneurs today is to use co-working space instead of renting the space independently, which can incur heavy overhead. Thus, this study investigates the relationships between SMEs' intention to use co-working space and rental fees, location, and training provided by co-working space owners. Methodology/Technique –The sample consists of 267 young entrepreneurs in Malaysia. Questionnaires were distributed to the sample, and the items focused on the intention to use co-working space, rental fees, location, and training provided by co-working space owners. The sample used a Likert scale with ratings from 5(Strongly Agree) to 1(Strongly Disagree) to rate the items. Finding – The analysis shows that rental fees have a positive, significant, and weak relationship to co-working space, while location and training have a positive, substantial, and moderate relationship to co-working space. Novelty –The study has implications for co-working space owners to provide attractive packages or incentives, including facilities, training and location, and work atmosphere. More importantly, monetary packages with low costs or attractive promotions could be offered to attract young entrepreneurs to use co-working spaces for their business activities which will benefit both owners and users. Type of Paper: Empirical JEL Classification: L26, L29, M13. Keywords: Intention to Use; Rental fees; Location; Training; Workshops. Reference to this paper should be referred to as follows: Krishnan, K.S.D; Rani, N.S.A; Suda, K.A. (2022). The Intention to Use Co-Working Space: Is it related to Rental Fees, Location, and Training?, GATR-Global J. Bus. Soc. Sci. Review, 10(3), 172–179. https://doi.org/10.35609/gjbssr.2022.10.3(6)

The Influencing Factors on Bumiputra Entrepreneur Intention to Use Co-Working Space

Objective - This study is conducted to investigate the acceptance level of Bumiputra entrepreneurs that register with a government agency in Malaysia on the concept of co-working space related to operator supports (OS), facilities (F), and social and business networking (SBN), to use (IU). Methodology/Technique – About 2,000 Bumiputra entrepreneurs were contacted via e-mail, and only 267 responded. The data were analysed using SPSS Software, and Cronbach's Alpha is more than 0.900 for OS, F, SBN, and IU. Hence all items can be used to measure the constructs. Finding – Most respondents perceive OS, F, and SBN to be helpful and have a positive and significant relationship with the intention to use (IU) co-working space. Novelty – Hence, it is recommended for the relevant government agencies with unutilized office premises to convert their office spaces into co-working spaces, as the findings have shown that most Bumiputra entrepreneurs intend to use co-working spaces and perceive them to be helpful. Type of Paper: Empirical JEL Classification: L26, M13. Keywords: Co-Working Space; Facilities, Operator Support; Social and Business Networking; Intention to Use. Reference to this paper should be referred to as follows: Rani, N.S.A; Krishnan, K.S.D; Suda, K.A. (2022). The Influencing Factors on Bumiputra Entrepreneur Intention to Use Co-Working Space, GATR-Global J. Bus. Soc. Sci. Review, 10(3), 163–171. https://doi.org/10.35609/gjbssr.2022.10.3(5)

Strategy Analysis of the 7p Marketing Mix in Co-Working Space

The development of co-working spaces in Indonesia still faces several obstacles, such as there are still many Indonesians who still feel unfamiliar with the concept of co-working space, differences in work culture, and the assumption that the costs incurred for co-working spaces are not cheap because office co-working spaces look more modern. Co-working space providers must be able to choose a strategic location with an attractive concept and design a comfortable space for workers who often have to be ready to work with fast and high mobility. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of the 7p marketing strategy implemented by PT Space Digital Indonesia or Space-Con, a startup in the field of container-based coworking space services. The concept of 7p is considered the best option for developing new businesses (startups). 7p consists of 7 elements to increase sales growth and company revenue. Keywords: co-working space, marketing mix, startup, 7p

The sticky campus in Japan: re-evaluating campus spaces

ABSTRACT In response to a globalised education context that places increasing pressure on higher education institutions for pedagogical innovation and reform, universities are attempting to carve out more meaningful identities through reimagining campus design. As universities introduce more decentralised spaces, from strictly learning environments to a more collaborative organisation, the boundaries between these and other spaces become more fluid, redefining universities as learning environments. The concept of the Sticky Campus has been gaining currency recently. Emulating trends in ‘third places’ and popular urban co-working spaces, a Sticky Campus blurs the boundaries between study and living by incorporating areas for relaxation, social interaction, group learning, eating or study. Moreover, Sticky Campuses offer opportunities for shared meaning-making amongst faculty, students and the broader community. This paper introduces the contemporary concept of the Sticky Campus and explores its viability in Japanese institutional settings. Given the Sticky Campus concept has emerged from a predominantly Western lens, this paper provides a commentary on whether the concept is transferable into non-Western cultural settings such as Japan. Such a discussion is crucial for Japanese university transformations in the twenty-first century, as the higher education sector considers its options in transitioning to post-COVID conditions.

Do Social Interactions Really Moderate Job Productivity in Coworking Spaces?

Abstract A coworking space is a setup of bringing together independent professionals who do not work for the same company. This study aims to determine the impact of the coworking space environment and of social interactions on the job productivity of coworkers, as well as the influence of social interactions in the relation of coworking space environment and job productivity. A positive significant relationship was found between the coworking space environment and job productivity as well as between social interactions and job productivity. Moreover, the moderating variable “social interactions” strengthens the relationship between coworking environment and job productivity. The findings of the study highlight the importance of coworking spaces as a source of social interactions among freelancers and entrepreneurs. Furthermore, human resource managers and corporate office managers can use this study to help their staff operate in a more flexible and productive setting.

Veränderungen beim Wohnen und von Standortpräferenzen durch Homeoffice in der Covid-19-Pandemie?

With the shift of the workplace to the private home in the Covid-19-pandemic, the sphere of gainful employment has more or less abruptly invaded the private sphere and has not only led to necessary adaptations in houses and flats, but has also raised new questions about the attractiveness of residential locations. Based on the results of an online survey, this paper examines the influence of home office on housing and settlement structures. Considerations of co-working spaces, another form of mobile work, are also included in the analyses. The aim of the paper is to contribute to the discussionabout the attractiveness of residential locations and the consequences of mobile working for housing behaviour. The results show: Contrary to what media discussions suggest, no clear effects on location preferences or a ‘new desire for thecountryside’ can be identified (so far). Furthermore, there is an increased willingness to move, especially in flats that are perceived as too small; dissatisfaction with the flat is higher among respondents with little space. Co-working Spaces donot yet play a role, but respondents with a preference for flexible forms of work are considering them.

Coworking Spaces and Well-Being: An Empirical Investigation of Coworkers in Italy

ABSTRACT In the era of rising globalization, technological advancements (e.g., ICT), and the aftermath of the 2008 global economic crisis, working is becoming less dependent on distance, time, and space. With the increasing number of freelance and independent workers, more flexible working styles are emerging. The present paper aims to study the effect of coworking spaces (CSs) on coworkers’ (CWs) level of well-being and life satisfaction; in other words, to explore the factors that may affect their well-being at such flexible, collaborative workplaces. To conduct an empirical study, we sent an online questionnaire to the CWs working in 549 CSs in Italy; 324 coworkers responded to the survey (as of January 2018). By means of descriptive statistics and econometric analyses, the paper discusses some of the main factors affecting CWs’ perceived well-being: social proximity and sense of community (trust and new friendship), organizational proximity, and the positive effects of CSs on the urban context; on the other hand, gender, educational level, age and revenues growth do not show any impact. The paper concludes by suggesting possible policy implications and introducing further research lines.