Cost per square foot only tells part of the story. At Haworth Architectural Solutions, we find that cost per person is a more useful metric for evaluating workspace investment, performance, and long-term value. 

Drywall Is a Dead End examines why static construction, which once a practical solution, has become a structural liability in a world defined by constant change. As organizations across work, healthcare, education, hospitality, and public spaces evolve faster than ever, interiors built for permanence struggle to keep up. This piece explores the hidden financial, operational, and environmental costs of drywall—and makes the case for participatory enclosure systems designed to adapt, perform, and retain value over time.