The use of Art in workplace design and fit outs
In the final part of our series on art and its impact on the office environment, Freya Lombardo visits another Australian workplace.
Is your “flexible” office fitout a health risk?
Is your “flexible” office fitout a health risk? With 40 per cent* of Australian workers expecting flexibility and having a say in the hours they work, the traditional office space is being reshaped to offer employees the ultimate in digital connectivity and freedom to work in either formal or relaxed settings, but what does this…
Office Design: Art in the workplace
In the 2nd of our three part series, we visit another Australian workplace using art to create a unique and inspiring office space.
Office Design Posts: Best of 2014
Office Design Posts: Best of 2014 In preparation for a jam packed year of great office design content, here is your chance to relive our most popular posts of 2014! 1. THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE – AND HOW THEY WILL CHANGE OFFICE DESIGN Welcome to 2025, when digital detox consultants, 3D printers…
Office design: what is the value of art in the workplace?
Office design: what is the value of art in the workplace? As the workplace continues its metamorphosis from cubicle farm to open office, forward thinking companies are constantly looking for ways to revamp and invigorate the culture in their new wide open spaces. From hammocks and green walls in the new Eventbrite offices to an urban farm in…
Office design: Good acoustic design reduces unwanted sound
Office design: Good acoustic design reduces unwanted sound Noise can be defined as any sound you don’t want to hear. Within the office environment the noise generators are people and equipment. Its effect on office workers can be significant with increased levels of stress, lower productivity, fatigue and lower staff morale. More specifically, tasks requiring…
The real story behind “collaborative” workplaces
Open-plan workplaces are no longer the way of the future, they are the here and now. But as these employees discuss, breaking down the walls comes at a cost.
How to initiate and implement a successful BYOD policy
When implementing a BYOD policy these are the 4 words you do not want to hear “bring your own disaster” – here is how to stay on top of technology.
Open Plan Office Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts
If you find yourself working in an open plan office where the people directly across from you are so close you can hold hands, here is your survival guide.
Why remote working is not the end of the workplace
In 2050 will the city be a ghost town & all office employees be pajama clad, rural based workers? Unlikely say the 2014 business leaders.