ar·e·a (âr-) n. 1. A roughly bounded part of the space on a surface; a region: a farming area; the New York area. 2. A surface, especially an open, unoccupied piece of ground: a ...
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...carpet. During construction Tocci instituted a stringent air quality management program that included zoning select work areas for dust/particle-creating work. Prior to occupancy the building underwent and passed air quality testing to assure...
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...hallways and offices, Ozzie wanted lots of common space and whiteboards everywhere. Once a notable oddity at Microsoft, such work areas have become increasingly common in recent years. Ozzie also quickly set to work on changing Microsoft's product...
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