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Download the PDF Copy Download Lots of on-point and insightful discussions are happening these days about what’s next in workplace strategy and design. Our contribution is to call out what we believe to be the most important things to get right. Taken together, these topics help us focus on the combination of what matters most
Download the PDF Copy Download When organizations began to respond to the pandemic, almost everyone started to ‘work from home’. That phrase ‘work from home’ made perfect sense, because literally, that’s what everyone was doing. No lack of clarity there. Now, as organizations begin developing and, soon we hope, implementing
Download the PDF Copy Download What do we do next? This question is on the mind of all business leaders, worldwide. There is of course no, one right answer. The best, next step is likely dependent on endless considerations 1. Industry type is an important consideration, given that the type of work being done provides insight to
Download the PDF Copy Download Follow these steps to adjust your workstation to create the most comfortable and ergonomic workspace. Step 1 Start with an ergonomic chair Adjust your ergonomic chair to fit your body: Step 2 Move your chair to your worksurface Step 3 Consider the following: Worksurface Height Tall Stature: Knees
Download the PDF Copy Download The demand for adjustable worksurfaces has increased, but once installed, some employees find that using them is not as easy as expected. We would like to address these conflicting forces (the desire for adjustability vs. the difficulty in effective use) and offer potential solutions. Increased
By Lauren Gant, PhD, CPE, WELL AP Download the PDF Copy Download In many ways, the places we work have become extensions of who we are and what we represent – we bring our thoughts, feelings, challenges (and sometimes furry and/or human dependents) with us when we ‘punch the clock.’ It is no longer an option to overlook the
Download the PDF Copy Download A Multifunctional Design that is a Bit More Resourceful Bit by Normann Copenhagen is an aesthetically pleasing, versatile stool with countless possibilities for your home or office. Use Bit as a pedestal for a floral arrangement, as a side table for a lamp, or as impromptu seating for that
Download the PDF Copy Download Height-adjustable worksurfaces offer great opportunities for movement and posture changes throughout one’s day—especially helpful for those workers who are tied to their desks, with limited capacity to work in alternative locations. To create the most comfortable, intuitive, and usable environment
Download the PDF Copy Download Given all that is being discussed and prognosticated these days about what’s next in workplace-making—much of which is on-point and insightful—we’re adding to this rich conversation with several viewpoints we’d like to share. Our intent is to ask and answer what’s really important to get right
Download the PDF Copy Download Poor acoustics are a source of frustration, distraction, and dissatisfaction in the work environment. The way we work is evolving. Design trends will continue to change but the impact of those changes on acoustics is often not considered. When acoustic implications aren't considered, these spaces
Download the PDF Copy Download Moving out of closed offices into open plan is one of the more difficult workplace changes to make, since it often also has political and emotional issues tied to it. Managing that change will require addressing three aspects: the personal concern for status and territory, issues of control over
Download the PDF Copy Download The WELL Building Standard™ is the first building standard to focus on the health and wellness of building occupants. Developed by Delos and managed by the International WELL Building Institute, WELL was designed using evidence-based medical and scientific research to create a built environment