BBC News looks at a mixture of current and emerging technologies that may define our day in the office in the near future.

The rainwater collection system, solar panel farm and security robot are already up and running at The Edge building in Amsterdam ,designed by London-based PLP Architecture. The interactive desk is a research project by Arup called "It's All About The Desk." The digital algae canopy is developed by the London-based ecoLogicStudio, who provided the footage. The system of surgically-implanted chips is operate by Epicenter, a hi-tech office block in Stockholm.

Video Journalist: Dougal Shaw