Work in Mind

The British Council for Offices' latest Guide to Fit Out has been updated, and with that in mind, we're taking a dive into some of the key research on hybrid working and industry trends 🏢 ➡️ 🏡 #HybridWorking #WorkplaceWellbeing #FlexibleWorking #WorkplaceTrends #HealthyBuildings

In this week's January Brief, you need to know about: 📲 How Indoor Air Quality is impacting productivity and wellbeing 🏢 CBRE's latest research on drivers for success in hybrid working 💧 A refresh of an article we previously wrote covering biophilic design #IAQ #HybridWorking #BiophilicDesign #WorkplaceTrends #HealthyBuildings

Ironically, the answer to the ‘winter blues’ might be blue itself: water💧 In the last decade, more bodies of research have surfaced surrounding the physical and mental benefits of being on, in, or around blue spaces. We're tying all this together to see how blue health can be integrated into design in the built environment. We're bringing this article back to the surface, with input from key industry players, including author and researcher, the late Dr. Wallace J. Nichols and Founder of The Wave, Nick Hounsfield. More below ⬇️ 🌊 #BlueHealth #BlueMind #Water #BlueSpaces #WorkplaceWellbeing

New insights from Clean Air South reveal how poor air quality is impacting health, wellbeing, and productivity in the UK. The report highlights how disadvantaged communities are disproportionately affected by air quality and explores the role workplaces play in tackling these challenges through clean air strategies. What steps can employers take to create healthier, more productive environments? Read more below to find out 👇 #AirQuality #WorkplaceWellbeing #HealthInequalities #IndoorEnvironment #Productivity

We hope everyone enjoyed some downtime during the holiday season. We're jumping into 2025 with some new projects and trends to share... 🪵 Heritage-listed building in London utilises mass timber in regeneration 😓 More than half of UK desk workers are failing to take regular breaks, according to AJ Products (UK) Ltd research 🌱 Terrapin Bright Green launches 10th anniversary edition of 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design 👷 Building safety regulator increases industry collaboration to improve competence #BuildingSafety #HeritageBuildings #MassTimber #TimberDesign #Biophilia #BiophilicDesign

Happy Thanksgiving to our friends in the States 🇺🇸🦃 In this edition of our newsletter we're covering: 🏢 Takeaways from the latest Greenbuild International Conference & Expo 💼 Office trend research from AWA's fourth Hybrid Working Index 📚 And more #HealthyBuildings #Greenbuild #OfficeTrends #WorkplaceDesign

New research from AWA’s fourth Hybrid Working Index highlights how UK workplaces are adapting to a post-pandemic world 💼 The study, conducted in Q2 2024, reveals that while office attendance and desk usage are slowly increasing, the provision of desks has significantly declined. What does that mean for the future of the workplace and employee wellbeing? Read more below to find out 👇 #HybridWorking #RemoteWorking #WorkplaceWellbeing #OfficeDesign #OfficeTrends

What a fantastic day at Greenbuild International Conference & Expo! From architects and specifiers all the way through to manufacturers, it was great to have boots on the ground (Sophie Crossley ACIM!) exploring the latest industry trends, technology, and community. This conference was beyond anything we could have expected. The sheer size of the community present represented an impossibly vast opportunity for networking and learning. It was invaluable! Feeling inspired as we wrap up and looking forward to connecting with the many great folks we met while there! Just a few of the friendly faces we loved seeing! Walter Lourie, mafi - walk on art, mindful MATERIALS, Airthings, Stephanie Miller #Greenbuild #Greenbuild2024 #HealthyBuildings #BetterBuildings

Will we see you at Greenbuild International Conference & Expo this week in Philadelphia? 🇺🇸 Our very own Sophie Crossley ACIM will be there to explore all things healthy buildings. We'd love to see you there - reach out and say hello! #Greenbuild #Greenbuild2024 #BetterBuildings #HealthyBuildings

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has teamed with The Instant Group to launch the WELL Coworking Rating, a first-of-its-kind WELL rating for flexible workspace. Based on the WELL Building Standard, the WELL Coworking Rating evaluates more than 50 health-focused features across ten categories, including: 💧 air and water quality 💡 lighting 🌡️ thermal comfort Read more below ⬇️ #AirQuality #WaterQuality #WELLBuildingStandard #OfficeDesign #FlexibleWorkspace