The Potential Challenges and Limitations of Implementing Modern Office Design Features in Residential Spaces: A SPAR-4-SLR Approach
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Assembling
2.2. Arranging
2.3. Assessing
3. Findings
3.1. Bibliometric Techniques and Tools
3.1.1. Analysis of the Number of Publications
3.1.2. Co-Occurrence of Keywords
- Cluster 1 (red) in the visualization centres around the COVID-19 pandemic and its profound impact on work practises and home environments. The prominent nodes for “COVID-19” and “pandemic” serve as the focal points, interconnecting with concepts like “working from home” and “workplace”. This red cluster illustrates the seismic shift in work dynamics precipitated by the global health crisis. The pandemic has catalyzed a rapid adoption of home offices, blurring the boundaries between professional and personal spaces. This transformation has brought to the forefront the need for modern office design features in residential settings, a trend that appears likely to persist beyond the immediate crisis.
- Cluster 2 (green) in the visualization centres on buildings and construction, encompassing key terms like “office buildings”, “apartment houses”, “construction industry”, and “sustainable development”. This green cluster represents the physical infrastructure and development aspects of the urban environment, highlighting the growing importance of sustainable practises in modern construction and urban planning. As society evolves towards greater innovation, there is an increasing emphasis on the interconnectedness of office buildings, residential spaces, sustainable development, and intelligent building systems. This shift reflects a broader trend towards integrating modern office design features into residential spaces, blurring the lines between work and home environments.
- Cluster 3 (blue) in the visualization centres around energy efficiency and building management concepts, highlighting the growing emphasis on sustainable practises in both residential and commercial spaces. This blue cluster is particularly relevant given the increasing prevalence of home offices and the blending of work and living environments. Key nodes in this cluster include “energy efficiency”, “energy utilization”, “residential building”, and “home office”. These interconnected concepts underscore the evolving nature of our living spaces and the technical challenges associated with optimizing energy use in hybrid work–home environments. The prominence of “residential building” and “home office” nodes reflects the shifting paradigm in how we conceptualize and utilize our homes. As remote work becomes more commonplace, there is an increasing need to integrate office functionalities into residential spaces without compromising energy efficiency or comfort. “Energy utilization” emerges as a critical concept, linking to both residential and commercial applications. Tekler, Low, and Blessing [29] investigated user perceptions on the adoption of smart energy management systems in the workplace. Their findings highlight the importance of considering factors such as user appeal, control, reliability, ease of use, and data privacy when implementing these systems. They also propose several design implications and organization-level policies to guide the design of future systems in the workplace. This suggests a growing focus on how energy is consumed across different types of buildings and how this consumption pattern changes when homes double as workspaces.
- Cluster 4 (yellow) in the visualization highlights the intersection of environmental health and architectural design, with key nodes including “indoor air pollution” and “architectural design”. This yellow cluster emphasizes the critical importance of creating healthy indoor environments through thoughtful and innovative design practises, particularly as the lines between home and office spaces continue to blur. As remote work becomes more prevalent, the focus on indoor air quality in residential spaces is expected to intensify. Future research will likely explore the integration of modern office design features in homes, with a particular emphasis on mitigating indoor air pollution. Edalatnia and Das [30] presented a novel approach for landscape health activity space design, using reliability multi-objective optimization to create sustainable and user-centric outdoor environments. Their model computes a balance between greenery density, pathway length, and accessibility while considering budget constraints, offering valuable insights for designing healthier and more sustainable outdoor spaces. This shift reflects a growing awareness of the impact of indoor environments on both physical health and cognitive performance.
3.1.3. Influential Countries
3.1.4. Bibliographic Coupling Analysis
3.2. Challenges and Limitations of Implementing Modern Office Design Features in Residential Spaces
3.2.1. Challenges
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- Poor Space Utilization
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- Low Productivity Levels
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- Lack of Community and Workspace Culture
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- Poor Indoor Environmental Quality
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- Noise and Distraction Issues
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- Cost Implications
3.2.2. Limitations
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- The Technological Interventions
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- Comfort Design and Health Considerations
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- Work–Life Balance
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- Regulatory Compliance
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- Adaptability to Different Work Styles
4. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Technique | Tools | Purpose |
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Assesses changes in the number of publications over time | VOSviewer | To reveal development trends in modern office design features for residential spaces |
Keyword co-occurrence analysis | VOSviewer | To maps keywords based on their co-occurrences in documents |
Co-authorship analysis | VOSviewer | Uncovers collaboration patterns between authors and countries |
Assessment of challenges and limitations | ATLAS.ti 9 | To evaluate the difficulties in implementing modern office design features in residential spaces |
Keywords | Occurrences | Total Link Strength |
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Office building | 29 | 70 |
COVID-19 | 26 | 46 |
Housing | 14 | 50 |
Sustainable development | 12 | 34 |
Workplace | 11 | 31 |
Home office | 10 | 11 |
Working from home | 8 | 8 |
Country | Documents | Citations | Total Link Strength |
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United States | 27 | 603 | 346 |
United Kingdom | 08 | 100 | 182 |
China | 06 | 37 | 6 |
India | 05 | 13 | 148 |
Germany | 06 | 15 | 200 |
Australia | 08 | 87 | 276 |
Canada | 08 | 77 | 72 |
Italy | 05 | 250 | 67 |
Japan | 05 | 26 | 87 |
Netherlands | 5 | 194 | 279 |
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Rotimi, J.O.B.; Moshood, T.D.; Rotimi, F.E. The Potential Challenges and Limitations of Implementing Modern Office Design Features in Residential Spaces: A SPAR-4-SLR Approach. Buildings 2024, 14, 3037. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14103037
Rotimi JOB, Moshood TD, Rotimi FE. The Potential Challenges and Limitations of Implementing Modern Office Design Features in Residential Spaces: A SPAR-4-SLR Approach. Buildings. 2024; 14(10):3037. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14103037
Chicago/Turabian StyleRotimi, James Olabode Bamidele, Taofeeq Durojaye Moshood, and Funmilayo Ebun Rotimi. 2024. "The Potential Challenges and Limitations of Implementing Modern Office Design Features in Residential Spaces: A SPAR-4-SLR Approach" Buildings 14, no. 10: 3037. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14103037
APA StyleRotimi, J. O. B., Moshood, T. D., & Rotimi, F. E. (2024). The Potential Challenges and Limitations of Implementing Modern Office Design Features in Residential Spaces: A SPAR-4-SLR Approach. Buildings, 14(10), 3037. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14103037