health & wellbeing
Biomorphism: designing natural systems for natural ways of working
The links between biophilic design and human health are today well understood. But could a deeper engagement with natural systems through biomorphism generate greater wellbeing at work?
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
Future thinking shapes Seattle conference
How can we shift our mindset towards building a more positive and equitable future? This was the question that was at the forefront of everyone’s mind at WORKTECH Seattle 2023
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
