THE FUTURE OF_

KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY

Popularised in the 1960s, the term ‘knowledge economy’ is common in our everyday phrasebook. But what does it really mean in today’s world and what are its implications for the future? How is the Knowledge Economy shaping our cities, industries, workplaces and everyday lives?

Our second season of Off Base explored the topic of the Knowledge Economy through a number of different lenses. These include access to knowledge, evolving skills, innovation districts, research and development and how all these factors impact on spatial design.