Lost in space: time for indoor wayfinding to catch up with city
GPS systems have made getting lost when moving around outdoors something of an embarrassment. So why is it still so difficult to navigate the interiors of large buildings?
Why visually subdividing open-plan space makes sense for employees
Private offices may be universally condemned but visually subdividing your open plan space will improve interaction, focus and performance according to the latest in neuroscience research
Out of the darkness: lighting up your winter working life
How can we combat the dark winter months when scarcity of natural light threatens to disrupt our working patterns? A neuroscientist explains some tricks of the trade
Design across borders: why culture matters in workplace design
As workplace design becomes increasingly global, creating spaces that resonate culturally is a growing challenge. New research shows how cultural values can shape expectations of workspace design
Whiter shade of pale: why the colour of the year is slightly off
Pantone’s choice of Cloud Dancer as its colour of 2026 is fine for those who just want to chill while our world collapses. Could a different shade make a difference? A neuroscientist explains
Why having a sense of control over your environment matters
New research linking worker control over temperature to better mental health is the latest in a line of studies that show the benefits of giving employees more agency in the workplace
Gilt complex: decoding the new interior design of the Oval Office
An audience with the President and his inner circle in the remodelled White House is designed to make visitors feel disoriented, mute and acquiescent. A neuroscientist explains
Close to colleagues: the benefits of sitting next to team members
Sitting directly alongside teammates at work can make a real difference to performance according to new research – and having an assigned seat matters too
