behaviour
Why a lot of familiarity and a little novelty might make sense
Designing a new workplace full of novelty and innovation? Be careful what you wish for. New research suggests that people respond well to familiarity when it comes to our surroundings
The sound of sustainability: combining music and nature
A new pilot study by a joint research team from Colombia and Portugal has paired instrumental music with natural elements to communicate what sustainability sounds like in the workplace
Why is full-time office work flatlining despite strict mandates?
Evidence suggests that the return to office is stalling, but leaders will miss a trick this autumn if they obsess on RTO policies and not on practices that really improve the work environment
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
Good day, bad day: building an index of individual flourishing at work
Can a new metric for ‘human flourishing’ help us design the high-performance offices of the future? A keynote by architect David Dewane at WORKTECH Chicago 2025 suggests it just might
How to bridge the gap between base build and fit-out in smart buildings
There’s currently a disconnect between shell & core and fit-out that results in buildings that fall short of their digital promise. It’s time to embed digital strategy more fully in the development process
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
The light that connects: highlights from Signify’s podcast series
A podcast series from Signify tackles key topics in lighting from the history of lighting design to the intricacies of how your lights stay connected
