What would your coworking space be like? - TechHui2024-03-28T15:11:33Zhttp://www.techhui.com/forum/topics/1702911:Topic:18975?groupUrl=coworking&commentId=1702911%3AComment%3A33312&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAs an Internet developer, her…tag:www.techhui.com,2009-02-22:1702911:Comment:333122009-02-22T02:19:17.916ZKonstantin A Lukinhttp://www.techhui.com/profile/KonstantinLukin
As an Internet developer, here is what I imagine could be a good fit for me:<br />
- must be quiet and respectful<br />
- wired and wireless internet access<br />
- have meeting rooms with projectors, white boards, etc.. (ability to reserve one)<br />
- public printer, scanner, copier<br />
- comfortable couches, coffee tables, etc..<br />
- advanced lighting arrangements<br />
- a number of different lounges<br />
- food not allowed (food smell is distracting)<br />
- no alcohol<br />
- drinks/coffee ok<br />
- ambient atmosphere, possibly light music<br />
- have…
As an Internet developer, here is what I imagine could be a good fit for me:<br />
- must be quiet and respectful<br />
- wired and wireless internet access<br />
- have meeting rooms with projectors, white boards, etc.. (ability to reserve one)<br />
- public printer, scanner, copier<br />
- comfortable couches, coffee tables, etc..<br />
- advanced lighting arrangements<br />
- a number of different lounges<br />
- food not allowed (food smell is distracting)<br />
- no alcohol<br />
- drinks/coffee ok<br />
- ambient atmosphere, possibly light music<br />
- have coffee, tea, basic nutritious snacks/fruit on premises<br />
- available 24/7<br />
- bicycle rack, safe parking<br />
- well ventilated and air conditioned<br />
- clean<br />
- easy access to bathrooms<br />
- organized in a way that makes it easy to work in groups<br />
- access to changing room, shower<br />
- storage space or a personal locker<br />
- have green plants, an aquarium, open views, pleasant interior, etc..<br />
- outside access to a balcony or a garden with a fountain :)<br />
- central location (easy to get to)<br />
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A number of locations like this around the islands could be a great way to start!<br />
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Thanx for asking.. :) I think thats a great idea. W…tag:www.techhui.com,2009-02-21:1702911:Comment:333062009-02-21T21:03:04.162ZDaniel Leuckhttp://www.techhui.com/profile/dleuck
I think thats a great idea. We were members of the <a href="http://new.htdc.org/programsservices/incubation_virtual.cfm">Virtual Incubation Program</a> before we became tenants. Its great to have access to the conference rooms when you need to meet with customers, and having a proper business address is always nice. You can even use HTDC facility conference rooms on other islands. We have taken advantage of this several times for customers located on or visiting neighbor islands. Finally, if…
I think thats a great idea. We were members of the <a href="http://new.htdc.org/programsservices/incubation_virtual.cfm">Virtual Incubation Program</a> before we became tenants. Its great to have access to the conference rooms when you need to meet with customers, and having a proper business address is always nice. You can even use HTDC facility conference rooms on other islands. We have taken advantage of this several times for customers located on or visiting neighbor islands. Finally, if you want to move in when the building is full you get bumped to the top of the waiting list.<br />
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Manoa is a fantastic place to work. There is no traffic, plenty of free parking, beautiful views and a lot of nice lunch spots within walking distance. If you work with students or profs they can take the shuttle bus from MIC to the UH campus.<br />
<blockquote>Or a group of virtual members can create a hui and rotate reserving the conference rooms for 4 hour coworking time several days per week. This might be a good idea to see if there is a market for a formal coworking space.</blockquote> Thanks, Ken. Maybe virtual me…tag:www.techhui.com,2009-02-21:1702911:Comment:332852009-02-21T00:25:57.020ZTruman Leunghttp://www.techhui.com/profile/TrumanLeung
Thanks, Ken. Maybe virtual members can crowd into the lunchroom! Anyone want to give it a try? It almost always seems empty. Maybe the normal MIC occupants wouldn't like it.<br />
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Or a group of virtual members can create a hui and rotate reserving the conference rooms for 4 hour coworking time several days per week. This might be a good idea to see if there is a market for a formal coworking space.
Thanks, Ken. Maybe virtual members can crowd into the lunchroom! Anyone want to give it a try? It almost always seems empty. Maybe the normal MIC occupants wouldn't like it.<br />
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Or a group of virtual members can create a hui and rotate reserving the conference rooms for 4 hour coworking time several days per week. This might be a good idea to see if there is a market for a formal coworking space. short answer as my arm is in…tag:www.techhui.com,2009-02-21:1702911:Comment:332812009-02-21T00:08:17.437ZKen Berkunhttp://www.techhui.com/profile/KenBerkun
short answer as my arm is in a sling and i am typing one handed:<br />
yes limited amount of time in conf rooms, don't recall how much.<br />
no shared space but i bet one could be created - nice service to add<br />
yes i have taken my laptop and done work on their wifi<br />
yes a mailbox and address<br />
plus many other services and much networking<br />
of course cheap office space for those who move beyond virtual membership<br />
don't know about projector we broke down and bought our own, they are pretty cheap…
short answer as my arm is in a sling and i am typing one handed:<br />
yes limited amount of time in conf rooms, don't recall how much.<br />
no shared space but i bet one could be created - nice service to add<br />
yes i have taken my laptop and done work on their wifi<br />
yes a mailbox and address<br />
plus many other services and much networking<br />
of course cheap office space for those who move beyond virtual membership<br />
don't know about projector we broke down and bought our own, they are pretty cheap noe<br />
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ken<br />
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<cite>Truman Leung said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.techhui.com/forum/topics/1702911:Topic:18975?groupUrl=coworking&page=3&commentId=1702911%3AComment%3A33279&x=1#1702911Comment33279"><div>Ken, do you take your laptop to MIC and spend hours there doing work? Is there a community office space available?<br/> I'm curious as to whether your membership includes a "Mailing address and mailbox at Manoa Innovation (MIC)".
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How many hours of conference room time do you get?<br />
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Also, would they let you borrow an LCD projector?</div>
</blockquote> Ken, do you take your laptop…tag:www.techhui.com,2009-02-21:1702911:Comment:332792009-02-21T00:00:33.317ZTruman Leunghttp://www.techhui.com/profile/TrumanLeung
Ken, do you take your laptop to MIC and spend hours there doing work? Is there a community office space available?<br />
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I'm curious as to whether your membership includes a "Mailing address and mailbox at Manoa Innovation (MIC)".<br />
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How many hours of conference room time do you get?<br />
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Also, would they let you borrow an LCD projector?
Ken, do you take your laptop to MIC and spend hours there doing work? Is there a community office space available?<br />
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I'm curious as to whether your membership includes a "Mailing address and mailbox at Manoa Innovation (MIC)".<br />
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How many hours of conference room time do you get?<br />
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Also, would they let you borrow an LCD projector? Unless i missed it I've seen…tag:www.techhui.com,2009-02-20:1702911:Comment:332742009-02-20T23:50:06.694ZKen Berkunhttp://www.techhui.com/profile/KenBerkun
Unless i missed it I've seen no mention of the Manoa Innovation Center (MIC). A virtual membership is $100 / month and gives access to conference rooms and many other services. I very much feel like i get my money's worth.<br />
ken
Unless i missed it I've seen no mention of the Manoa Innovation Center (MIC). A virtual membership is $100 / month and gives access to conference rooms and many other services. I very much feel like i get my money's worth.<br />
ken Ideally, a coworking space wo…tag:www.techhui.com,2009-02-20:1702911:Comment:332682009-02-20T21:23:31.171ZLaurence A. Leehttp://www.techhui.com/profile/LaurenceALee
Ideally, a coworking space would provide a choice of wired or wireless Internet access, reasonably priced refreshments, and comfortable furniture and air conditioning.<br />
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To really make my day, there would be a managed-switch that defaults to "Internet Only" access on all ports. I don't want to have to worry about some punk in the next cube over who's intentionally sniffing network traffic or scanning ports; or is unintentionally spreading the latest worm throughout the Coworking space.<br />
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Ideally, a coworking space would provide a choice of wired or wireless Internet access, reasonably priced refreshments, and comfortable furniture and air conditioning.<br />
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To really make my day, there would be a managed-switch that defaults to "Internet Only" access on all ports. I don't want to have to worry about some punk in the next cube over who's intentionally sniffing network traffic or scanning ports; or is unintentionally spreading the latest worm throughout the Coworking space.<br />
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And since it's a managed switch, it should be easy to have several ports grouped a private network so participating machines can gain peer-to-peer access to each other.<br />
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I'd be OK with a "Gym Membership" type arrangement for casual/freelancers who'd pop in with a laptop at odd hours or random basis; with a "VIP Arrangement" for anyone who needs a dedicated, reserved station with maybe a locking filing cabinet or an on-site locker (with security camera!)<br />
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Just a thought. I love the idea, and I'm looking forward to trying out any new coworking spaces as they come up. Coworking in Oahu could be a…tag:www.techhui.com,2009-02-19:1702911:Comment:331272009-02-19T02:55:27.862ZDan Starrhttp://www.techhui.com/profile/DanStarr
Coworking in Oahu could be a wonderful thing. Here's a couple ideas from a semi-nomadic technologist.<br />
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I think before selecting a location and aesthetic quality for a coworking location, it's important to know where potential co-workers may come from. From what I can see, a significant subset of coworkers stay short term (weeks or months duration) in a city and for that reason may prefer city central or city accessible workspaces. Several co-working situations allow for "renting/subletting"…
Coworking in Oahu could be a wonderful thing. Here's a couple ideas from a semi-nomadic technologist.<br />
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I think before selecting a location and aesthetic quality for a coworking location, it's important to know where potential co-workers may come from. From what I can see, a significant subset of coworkers stay short term (weeks or months duration) in a city and for that reason may prefer city central or city accessible workspaces. Several co-working situations allow for "renting/subletting" space for these short amounts of time (e.g.: see Boston or Santa Fe). If these coworkers are like me, they are attracted to fresh, new ideas and environments which can come from visiting and working from different locations. Attracting this group of coworkers could provide a stream of innovative ideas, exposure to new tools and techniques, etc...<br />
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In contrast, I also imagine a subset of potential Oahu co-workers are established residents, looking for a fairly long-term space for video-cons, visitor meetings, and maybe just a semi-permanent workspace external to their home. In my opinion, if this group is less enthused by a stream of new faces and ideas, they are probably more fitted by the technology/business center paradigm.<br />
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There has long been an option to rent short term office spaces in Honolulu, with office amenities and a professional environment, but definitely for a price and lacking the social environment of coworking. A new breed of coworkers, again if like me, will be looking for something cheap for their scrappy startup'ish lifestyle. Maybe an ideal coworking workplace would have both options for the more expensive "corner offices" that some may be willing to pay for, but ideally there should be options for reasonable and temporary desks and workspaces.<br />
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Honolulu is a focal point for many conferences and Asia/Pacific commerce, and I believe sees a variety of different business travelers passing through. Catering to them could open up a new and compelling work environment for the city. Glad to see this discussion g…tag:www.techhui.com,2008-09-16:1702911:Comment:221932008-09-16T23:54:58.785ZShawn Drosthttp://www.techhui.com/profile/ShawnDrost
Glad to see this discussion generating so much conversation! I'm starting a business, and my cofounders and I are talking about renting shared office space. Aryn, please do keep us posted, I'm very interested.
Glad to see this discussion generating so much conversation! I'm starting a business, and my cofounders and I are talking about renting shared office space. Aryn, please do keep us posted, I'm very interested. Aryn, that sounds fantastic.…tag:www.techhui.com,2008-09-15:1702911:Comment:220342008-09-15T00:58:21.768ZTruman Leunghttp://www.techhui.com/profile/TrumanLeung
Aryn, that sounds fantastic. Can't wait to see it when you launch!
Aryn, that sounds fantastic. Can't wait to see it when you launch!