health & wellbeing
Japanese study quantifies benefits of having a high-quality office
A better-designed workplace not only supports work efficiency and worker health but also drives a company’s economic performance, according to novel research carried out in Tokyo
How the hybrid model impacts connections between work and health
Hybrid working offers more choice to employees but is complex to manage. The second in an article series with Adrianse looks at the challenge of creating a more holistic connection between health and work
Tall order: the air-cleaning tree that reflects natural systems
Combining beauty and practicality, this sculptural installation to fix indoor air quality asks important questions about the future of environmental technologies
Are outdoor offices the future? The Nordics lead the way
Working outdoors would be considered a novelty for most of us, but research from Scandinavia suggests that more effort should be put into making it the norm
Health and work: can we design a more interconnected approach?
Workplace wellbeing has been moving up the agenda since the pandemic, but are we addressing the issue in sufficient depth? A new article series with Adrianse explores a more holistic framework for health and work
Psychology as a tool to manage mental resilience in the workplace
Just as people get given a computer to facilitate their work, so they should also receive tools to manage their mental health in the workplace, argues psychologist Sofia Viotti
New studies reveals noise as top source of dissatisfaction at work
What design factors impede professional performance in the workplace? Two new studies from field of applied psychology point the finger at a familiar culprit
From compliance to inclusivity: embracing workplace accessibility for all
Are companies going far enough when it comes to workplace accessibility? They might be meeting minimum legal requirements, but companies should go above and beyond to be inclusive
