"My own experience has been of opening out into much greater lightness, creativity, and positivity. Everything is less of a strain, and I love coming here and being in the new office. Anything seems possible, and I wonder why I saw boundaries before in areas where now I see pure potential. Also, although the business I am in (magazine publishing consulting) is contracting, and times are very difficult for publishers, I have gotten new business inquiries every week since we came here, and have brought on two new accounts."

Employee Experiences at 2000 Tower Oaks Boulevard Office Building, Rockville, MD:

"I feel energized! I am able to concentrate more on my task for the day. The stress of a workday doesn’t get to me like it used to."

"Even though there seems to be more happening here, my concentration is getting better every day!"

"It feels like I get a breath of fresh air when I enter the building. Then I feel calmness as I move around the office space. Even though everyone seems busy, there is no feeling of stress or panic. Just a great all-over feeling."

"Not only am I happier, but my colleagues are noticeably happier since we have moved to these offices. Almost everyone walks around smiling."