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...
With winter right on our doorstep, many of us have already dug out our coats in order to battle the crisp temperatures. But with the number of hours of daylight getting lower, it’s not uncommon for workers to get...
The reception area is usually the first thing a person sees when they enter an office. It’s in these initial moments where guests and employees typically form an automatic judgement of a workplace or company. Judging something on first...
Last week marked National Plants at Work Week in the UK, an annual initiative designed to raise awareness about the benefits plants and interior landscaping can have in the workplace. Not only do plants brighten up a space, they...
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...
With Valentine’s Day now a distant memory, you may have noticed shop displays shifting to the next big day on their calendar, Mothering Sunday. Brits love to spoil their mothers at this time of year, with a predicted £600million...
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...
Whether it’s the changing of the leaves, the annual John Lewis advert or the first of December that gets you into the festive mood, it is inevitable that you will be bombarded by all things Christmas at this time...