Power of the pattern: a stressful view or a feelgood factor?
New research from the University of Cambridge suggests that repetitive patterns on building façades are raising our stress levels. But some patterns and shapes achieve the opposite effect
How biophilia supports wellbeing in virtual reality environments too
The restorative power of biophilic design has long been evidenced in the academic world and implemented in the professional one. New research suggests it works equally well in VR
All together now: designing for a neurodiverse workforce
New research from the UK sheds light on a complex subject that is increasingly necessary to address as organisations seek to create a more inclusive workplace
Why a sharper focus on user preferences can aid return to office
New research from Eindhoven University of Technology probes how key workplace design features can decide whether people attend the office – or choose to stay away
Under scrutiny: what’s right and wrong with activity-based workplaces
Despite its worldwide popularity as a design model for office space, new research from Sweden reveals some familiar limitations of the activity-based workplace
Neuroscience research supports designing to counter burnout
Can the design of the physical environment counteract exhaustion and anxiety at work? A new Dutch study on lighting levels adds to a growing body of evidence in the field
Light and day: the complexity of combining natural and artificial light
Circadian lighting is increasingly being used in offices to mimic the natural rhythms of daylight, but new research shows that supplementing natural light with electric sources is not easy to achieve
New US research on videoconferencing pinpoints poor experience
Virtual meetings can be tiring and distracting with a lack of spontaneous interaction. Researchers are trying to figure out ways to design a better user experience
