In all phases of the business cycle companies need to focus attention on better use of resources. With greater and greater computerization of office functions, more and more people have an “office on the go”. They move from one customer site to the next without lengthily desk time in the office. Meanwhile, the office is filled with empty desks and offices. The landlord is happy, but why pay him for space that’s not used.

Businesses have shared conference rooms for years. By adding desks a...