In modern times, economic and social systems have shifted from industrial- to knowledge-based, and economic competition is driven by the productivity of knowledge workers. knowledge workers are expected to make innovative contributions and create new value. Therefore, improving the productivity of knowledge workers is an important aspect of future spatial planning. Recent architectural studies have embraced the concept of productivity. These studies have primarily focused on “information processing” and “knowledge processing” such as work and learning efficiencies. However, the hierarchy of “knowledge creation” is very difficult to evaluate, and has been largely neglected. Therefore, this study aims to clarify the spatial/environmental elements required for a knowledge creation space, focusing on university researchers. As a result of questioners survey for 198 university students, “Thinking and Creating,” while relaxation elements were important, physical environments were rated less highly.
