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> Some companies have begun mentioning a return to one of history’s more derided office-design concepts: the cubicle. There is talk also of the cubicle’s see-th
by weinzierl 7y ago
> Some companies have begun mentioning a return to one of history’s more derided office-design concepts: the cubicle. There is talk also of the cubicle’s see-through cousin, known as the sneeze guard.
So we will replace open office layouts with transparent single person cubicles.
- greedo 7y agoWe have sneezeguard cubicles where I work. So when I return to the office, I'll have three people within about 4ft of my face, breathing, sneezing, coughing in my direction. The cubicle walls aren't even the old school high ones, these are 60" high. Then I have three people actually in my cube with me. Oh, we're also in an enclosed "secure" NOC so we all rebreathe the same stale air. I'm thrilled to return to the office...
- UseStrict 7y agoThat would be a welcome improvement in my workspace. A glass cube would grant me a little extra space, a bit more peace and quiet, and protect me from all of my neighbours breathing on me constantly.
- grishka 7y agoWhy does it have to be see-through, though? So the worst thing about open spaces — absolute lack of privacy — stays?
- trhway 7y agoWith see-through it is possible to increase density without it being obvious coffins. Instead - behold the cozy aquariums. So, yes it stays. Anybody thinking/celebrating that we'll get less density because of covid are dreaming a nice dream:)