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Designing Educational Spaces For Connection

The pandemic has not only changed how K-12 and higher education buildings and spaces are designed and is also drawing great attention to the fact that students thrive when they’re able to socialize and connect with others. Collaboration and social interaction have become crucial pillars in this new environment and will continue to be as […]

The Office of the Future – Top 5 Design Themes

A few years following the COVID-19 lockdowns, empty offices, and a mostly remote work force, we’re finally seeing a shift in people coming back to the office. However, the office environment is not what it used to be. As demographics shift from the typical 9-to-5 schedule, the office of the future is about accommodating and […]

The Future of Office Space Design

What does the future of office space design look like? It’s an interesting and sometimes difficult to answer question. With the world changing in so many ways and businesses adapting to changing needs, office design will require adaptation as well. This article from the Haworth® blog goes into some details about five themes that will […]

Why Office Lighting Matters

As a business or office owner, you’re probably aware that any office needs sufficient and not overpowering lighting. But have you given any thought to why office lighting matters, and the difference that the right type of lighting can make on your staff? Three Reasons Why Office Lighting Matters To Your Employees As detailed in […]

How to Support A Work From Home Model

As we all know by now, recent world events have caused a great increase in employees working remotely, often on a full-time basis. The situation has reached a point where the ability to work from home is a key component of a job offer. With the office situation everywhere changing so rapidly, employers have had […]

Creating A Work From Anywhere Environment

As the COVID-19 pandemic appears to finally be subsiding, the remote working environment has remained ongoing for many companies and people. Creating a work from anywhere environment, however, isn’t just as simple as providing remote connections and cloud services to employees. The best performers on your team need to be able to effectively collaborate and […]

Investing in Natural Spaces for Your Employees

With so many employers looking to attract top talent today, especially eager young millennials, investing in natural spaces for your employees is one of many ways to promote an attractive and positive working environment. And in addition to being a selling point for working at your company, natural spaces offer great potential for return on […]

Using Design to Enhance Employee Resilience

Haworth continues to offer advice on using design to enhance employee resilience. The pandemic has shifted the expectation and ability of employers and employees alike. With so many office workers taking advantage of the perks that come with working from an off-site location, it’s easy to see that working from anywhere is becoming more and […]

Are Social Spaces Still Important Post COVID?

You may have asked yourself-are social spaces still important post COVID? It’s a fascinating question that the past 12 months have fostered, and Bellia has the answers. Some call it cautious, and some call it paranoia- either way, the awareness of the pandemic along with its effects on how we interact has shifted our communities […]

2021 Office Design Trends

It’s no secret 2020 will be known as a year of turbulent times and hectic events. As we do our best to move past the negative, we cannot ignore the effects it’s had on our personal and professional lives. Of those effects are the 2021 office design trends. The past is behind us, but we […]