An Interdisciplinary Approach to Develop Key Spatial Characteristics that Satisfy the Millennial Generation in Learning and Work Environment

The purpose of this paper is to explore essential spatial characteristics to create satisfying work and learning environment for the millennial generation. The millennial generation favors an environment that accommodates their ways of learning to promote a productive work environment. Focused interview, survey and research have been conducted to identify key physical attributes that satisfy the millennial generation. The data interpreted and translated the physical attributes and social-cultural characteristics of the millennial generation through the “Voronoi” diagram spatial characteristics. Within this approach, the concept of “Voronoi” diagram is articulated to define characteristics of spaces by mapping the combinations of key physical attributes. The methodology may be generalizable as a process to various demographic profiles, diagnosing their sociocultural characteristics in spatial design. It may also be utilized as a tool to organize research information into theoretical frameworks that can guide projects and research in other disciplines.