Workplace Trends Influencing Law Firms
Over the past decade, the amount of workspace devoted to conference, training and breakout areas has increased by almost 20% while individual workspaces are losing ground. With smaller footprints, shorter leases and less square footage available, a new way of thinking about how space is designed and utilized is emerging. Demands for more efficiency, collaboration, […]
Read More....Boost Productivity with Optimal Office Lighting
A recent study by the American Society of Interior Design indicated that 68 percent of employees complain about their office lighting situation. Office lighting is an important factor in the overall performance, efficiency and productivity of employees, not to mention adding to a comfortable and positive work environment. But in office design, lighting is often […]
Read More....Movable Walls & Raised Floors: Optimizing Adaptable Workplaces to Meet Changing Business Needs
Floors and walls, typically, are immovable objects. Within traditional construction, they are placed with great effort. Thus, space owners are often reluctant to change floorplan configurations because of the significant initial investment during construction. Unfortunately, the inflexibility of workspaces can impact the organization in negative ways, further depleting resources and reducing the organization’s ability to […]
Read More....Brand Identity and Office Design: Tell Your Story
When a client enters your office, the office design immediately communicates your brand identity. So why not use this as an opportunity to market yourself and tell your company story. When establishing brand identity in terms of office design, clients and employees are both part of that picture. You want to attract, engage and retain […]
Read More....Erogonomics Cost Justification
According to research, upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms among computer users are reported to be as high as 63%. Making changes to the work environment to improve the safety and health of workers will often reduce a company’s costs, improve productivity and quality issues, and decrease the chance that employees will file a complaint with the […]
Read More....Don’t Sit Still: Promoting Back Health While Seated
Research has found that 75 percent of work in industrialized countries is performed while seated (Pynt et al, 2008). Some workers sit for long periods of time while others get out of their chairs at least a couple of times per hour. Either way, it is important for all workers to understand how to keep […]
Read More....Moveable Walls: Unlimited Possibilities for Flexible Office Design
Flexible office design, including moveable walls has become the preferred configuration of the modern office. The new workforce desires flexibility, adaptability, and functionality in their work environment, and movable walls provide an alternative to traditional, solid walls to partition space. Because of ease of installation, cost effectiveness, and versatility of design and finishing options, movable […]
Read More....Designing for focus at work
Employers need open and interactive spaces to encourage collaboration, and such spaces can introduce distractions. Distractions, however, sabotage focus, and focus work is a necessary part of collaborative efforts. How can we solve this conflict? Approach workplace design so that it encourages both collaboration and focus work: Offer employees a variety of workspace options, choice […]
Read More....Modern Classroom Design: Collaborative and Flexible Space
Modern classroom design is being driven by rapidly advancing technology, education models have moved towards classrooms where students can easily make connections. The needs of 21st century learners and teachers have changed, leading to a transformation in modern classroom design. The new classroom is one that has a variety of flexible seating options, moveable table arrangements, […]
Read More....Laptop Computers and Ergonomics
Laptop computers were not originally designed for long-term use. But with all of the advancements made in technology, more and more people are using laptops as their main computers. Working on a laptop can put a user in some awkward postures. That’s why this paper will discuss ergonomic guidelines for setting up a computer workstation […]
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