Work Patterns and Workplace Design (8-14-07)
Scientific research conducted by Steelcase has identified six patterns of work. All six, as well as related design suggestions, are profiled at the web address below.
Improve Mood/Increase Feelings of Wellbeing
Risk-Aware Design (7-17-07)
The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) used case studies and interviews with content experts to develop guidelines for risk-aware and not risk-averse design of public spaces.
Embodying Organizational Culture in the Workplace (6-18-07)
When SEI, a leading provider of investment accounting and administrative services, developed a workplace environment consistent with its organizational culture, it reaped significant rewards.
Gender Differences in Effects of Posture (6-13-07)
Men and women sitting with good posture have different responses to learning that they have performed well on an intelligence test, according to a recent study.
Building Great Places to Live (5-31-07)
The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment has identified 20 questions that should be answered by developers building new homes and the local government authorities that govern their activities.
Three Types of Experience (5-30-07)
Desmet and Hekkert identify the three elements of subjective experience present during human-product interaction; these intertwined components of experience are also relevant to response to places.
Three Ways to Use Music (5-11-07)
Researchers have found that music in used in three ways by listeners.
Psychological and Physical Diversity in Adults (5-04-07)
The unique needs of adults with special needs based on their psychological or physical condition are increasingly being recognized, which has ramifications for the design of workplaces, homes, stores, restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other physical environments.
Workplace Focus: Evidence-Based Workplace Design
Three articles highlight practical workplace design guidelines as they relate to communication between co-workers, organizational knowledge, and office functionality.
White Light
Design tips for white lighting emerge from vision, photobiology, and human factors research.
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