People across the UK are following government advice and adapting to a new life of staying at home. While being at home may be a comfort for some, for many the lockdown period is causing a degree of stress...
2019 was a big year in the world of office design as boundaries were continuously pushed, and biophilic design principles became an integral part of how modern workplaces are planned and managed. As we enter the new decade we...
As wonderful as live plants are, they’re not always suitable for every environment. For example, office plants in large buildings without enough natural light may not always look their best, and having fresh flowers delivered each week may not be the...
Did you know that office workers spend more time at their desk or workstation than they do in bed? In fact, Ambius research found that 40% of UK office workers spend just 15 minutes outdoors each day. This figure...
Our planet is a delicate ecosystem where humans, animals and nature are all interdependent. That is why on the 22nd April, the United Nations is celebrating International Mother Earth Day, a global event focusing on promoting harmony between nature...
Last year, Ambius research revealed that on average British workers spend more time per a day at their desk or workstation (6.8 hours) than they do in bed (6.4 hours). These figures reinforce the importance of making sure offices...
Recognising the difference between how a building looks and how it feels Translating as ‘love of life’ or ‘love of living systems’, biophilia recognises the instinctive need for humans to be in touch with nature. A recent survey found...
From avocados, dachshunds and French bulldogs to green tea, selfies and social media – the unique obsessions of the millennial generation have been well-documented in recent years. Millennials have been even credited with the sudden increase in popularity of...
In the first part of this blog we looked at the challenges building managers and designers face when creating a modern office. In this post, we will look at how addressing these challenges can help improve wellbeing in the...
There is a growing shift in the way workplaces are being designed around the globe. This emerging design revolution is the result of effective self-promotion by interior designers and architects on social media and beyond, coupled with organisations wishing...