Design
New research bolsters the case for neurobiophilic design
Neuroscientists have long made claims that greenery, daylight and natural materials can make spaces feel better to work in. New studies confirm the approach — and put a price tag on the benefits
The wooden workplace: is timber the solution to a sustainability dilemma?
From structural frames to exposed interiors, timber is reshaping how offices are developed, offering new opportunity for sustainable construction
Signal File: reimagining the office, room by room
From cognitive science and craft to festival programming and office reuse, this week's signals show design operating across every scale of working life
Good for the mind: how biophilic design prompts sustainable action
A growing stack of research suggests that designing spaces around nature doesn't just make people happier and more productive, it makes them more likely to act sustainably too
Sameness by Design: why do all workplaces look the same?
New research from Dr Agustin Chevez explores why workplaces today are converging around the same ideas, aesthetics and measures of success, and argues that sameness might not always be a bad thing
Sensory touchpoint: a desk for the neurodiverse worker
Offices are suddenly awash with innovations designed to support the sensory and behavioural needs of neurodiverse employees. But what about the work desk itself?
Signal File: design finds its purpose in movement
From record office utilisation and behavioural science in space planning furniture built for a more mobile life, this week's signals show design responding to how people live and work
The golden rule of designing to prioritise people before technology
Don’t set ambient conditions for working with machines. People want to feel valued in the workplace, so why not treat them how you’d like to be treated yourself?
