The article attempts to provide justification of how an open office environment can increase productivity. While many employees claim that they feel they have increased productivity, the author claims that CEOs require hard numbers before making decisions to invest in restructuring office environments. There is no simple method to measure productivity, thus it is difficult to provide concrete proof. The author attempts to justify the benefits of the open office environment by discussing the importance of the intangible effects of an open office environment, emphasizing the gains from proximity to team members and benefits of informal contact.