A recent study discovered that poorly planned workplaces have a significant impact on employee morale and performance, reports Buildings.
28% Of Employees Do Not Believe Their Workplace Enables Productivity
Why is the ‘office’ a big turn off for 18-24 year olds?
That will be a surprise to some (possibly many) who might assume that when jobs are hard to come by, young people should just be grateful for any opportunity – and anyway, what’s wrong with our offices?
Remote working may be doing some people more harm than good
Remote working isn’t necessarily as ideal as we have grown to believe, according to a new survey which claims it may be doing more harm than good in some cases.
What the offices of 1970s corporate America tell us about the future
Mobile greenhouse office and garden aims for urban regeneration
Done in collaboration with MINI and seen over at Designboom, Mountain on the Moon is seen as a miniature hub in Madrid where people can gather to work, play and sit, or even charge their devices using renewable power.
Standing Up at Your Desk Could Make You Smarter
A new study has found that sitting is also bad for your brain. And it might be the case that lots of exercise is not enough to save you if you’re a couch potato.
Work Well Win: Frank Bistrian takes a different approach to Workplace Design
Former WeWork executive Frank Bistrian aims to regenerate the workplace by focusing on health and wellness.
Lighting in 2018: Diversity is Key
There’s an old saying that lighting design is as much about designing with shadow as it is about designing with light, but that doesn’t apply to the workplace because the work environment needs to be evenly lit, right? Wrong.
The Return Of The Traditional Workplace?
Traditional office elements are returning to workspaces that were recently filled with Ping-Pong tables and beer on tap.
In 50 Years, The Workplace As We Know It Will Be Extinct
Once virtual environments replace offices, companies will build loyalty and community through “agora spaces”—chameleonic environments for socializing, collaborating, and connecting.
The Times—and Office Environments—Are A-Changin’
Over the last 10 years, we have witnessed a dramatic transformation of the workplace. This transformation continues, as cubes with high walls and private offices with minimal glass are often replaced with an open environment and a variety of work settings that support collaboration
Ted Moudis Associates Releases 2018 Workplace Report
Data shows that employee experience is the primary driver for companies redesigning their workplace .
FLEXIBILITY IS NOT ENOUGH: THE NEW WORKSPACE MUST TRANSFORM AT A MOMENT’S NOTICE
Knoll’s study “Immersive Planning From Research to Realization: An Experience-based Workplace”presents a new approach towards workplace design.
Here’s How You Design for Living and Working in Outer Space
The interior design of the International Space Station takes a back seat to technology—the opposite of the majestic and immaculate spacecraft you see in sci-fi blockbusters.
Do open offices really increase collaboration?
I’m amazed how many CEOs tell me they made a decision to have an open office plan because “The vision Google has for their workplace deeply resonated with me.”
The elephant in the room: Status and territoriality in the workplace
Before making plans for a new work space, designers must acknowledge human nature—and design with a holistic approach.
The Wide, Wide World of Loose Furniture
The past five years have seen a rapid shift in the design preferences of corporate clients. Empowered by websites that make the envisioning of design options possible (e.g., Pinterest, Houzz, etc.) and fed by the ongoing trend of promoting “residential” qualities within a workspace, clients are increasingly seeking solutions outside of established channels.
Move Over Millennials - The Future is Inclusive Office Design
The world is constantly changing around us, and as humans we’re adapting our behaviour accordingly. From interactions with friends and family, to the way we work - chances are that we’re doing these differently now to how we were doing everyday tasks 10 years ago.
Q+A: The Psychology of Workplace
Workplaces that work provide a variety of spaces to support choice and personal preference in when and where work gets done.
How China’s healthy living focus is impacting office life
For China’s middle class, regular visits to the gym are becoming a central part of a healthy lifestyle.