In office design, we often look for ways to bring the outside in—through the placement of plants and trees and the use of natural materials and natural lighting. People are inherently attracted to the out-of-doors. Worker wellbeing goes up when nature provides the backdrop.
So, what if designers also worked on bringing the inside out? What if employers embraced the benefits of getting outside and invested in great outdoor workspaces for their people?
We have a few ideas for how those spaces might look—and how they can benefit the organization.
Researchers have long known that exposure to nature can improve and protect our overall health, particularly our mental health.