I am not sure if "open plan" offices are the best for programming productivity. Even early books like "Peopleware" bemoan the chaotic and reactive atmosphere to

I am not sure if "open plan" offices are the best for programming productivity. Even early books like "Peopleware" bemoan the chaotic and reactive atmosphere to be highly unproductive as it interrupts the flow. Even recent studies [1] show that open plan office are detrimental to employee health. At least Google seems to have a good mix of cubicles and individual rooms. [1]: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5isNavMO9o6zbGyIt5rUipieaJdtA http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5isNavMO9o...