Open offices make people talk less and email more

Thanks for this article. I've also noticed people have told me it hasn't increased collaboration, and introverts really hate it.

Makes sense!

I really think it depends on what industry you are in. If you are in the financial, trading, energy arena it is probably a good thing for open office, because everyone on the floor can see & here the same information.

Other creative type industries like architecture, engineering, writing- probably do better with seclusion and quiet environments.