Leusden town hall outgrown in six years — peak occupancy exposes FM planning gap
Facto Magazine
The Leusden municipal building, opened just six years ago, is already too small due to peak occupancy pressures. The case highlights a common FM planning failure: designing for average use rather than peak demand in hybrid work environments.
FM Radar's 4 takeaways:
- Building capacity exceeded within six years of opening
- Peak occupancy days (Tuesday-Thursday) create workspace shortages
- Employees compete for sit-stand desks and meeting rooms on busy days
- A cautionary tale for FM planners: design for peaks, not averages
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