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Processes and technologies that help to design, track, and maintain healthy, resilient, effective workplaces
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January 5, 2021  |  Lab: Research Journals, Workplace

Wellness Certifications Matter: A Survey of Occupants of the Perkins&Will Dallas Studio in the Pursuit of LEED, WELL, and Fitwel Certifications

Do wellness certifications make the differences that they claim? Implementing design strategies that only focus on a singular certification, or without factoring sustainability metrics inclusive of occupant wellbeing and comfort, can result in suboptimal and regressive design qualities, and compromise several decades of diligent, high-performing work. Meanwhile, combining multiple rating systems can yield to wholistic... Read more »

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July 21, 2020  |  Lab: Innovation Incubator, Workplace

Project 4 Million

For decades Perkins and Will has been analyzing workplace performance, understanding how organizations utilize their space, how they work, collaborate and socialize. The amount of data gathered through observational studies (Space Utilization Studies – SUS) stands at over 4 million observations, 54,000 workstations, spanning 15 countries and 21 business sectors. This study is the results... Read more »

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July 21, 2020  |  Lab: Innovation Incubator, Workplace

Inside Out – Defining the Future WorkSITE

Perhaps the most prevalent workplace theme today is employee health and well-being, addressed by such design considerations as clean air, access to light and views, amenities, social spaces, and choice. Intersecting this trend is the continual rise of a dispersed, mobile workforce. This project proposes a new workplace model: The city, our client, becomes a... Read more »

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July 14, 2020  |  Lab: Human Experience (Hx), Innovation Incubator, Workplace

The Stuff That Defines Us Workshop

Personal objects in the workplace have a proven positive impact on morale, productivity, and creativity. But in the ‘free address’ workplace, real estate is at a premium, and design teams are challenged to find a personal storage solution that feels personal. We believe new tools should complement this new work style, so we developed an... Read more »

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January 22, 2020  |  Lab: Design Process, Innovation Incubator, Workplace

The Architectural Discussion

In order to stay innovative, it is crucial that we keep asking ourselves the disruptive questions, which form the basis of great architecture. The more we share knowledge, talk about and discuss architecture on a daily basis, the more likely we are to remain critical, come up with innovative solutions, create social engagement and bring... Read more »

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December 18, 2018  |  Lab: Research Journals, Workplace

PRACTICALLY PRODUCTIVE: Designing for Well-Being and the Return on Value

The goal of this research is to explore the link between the built environment and occupant well-being using completed pre- and post-occupancy evaluations in conjunction with literature review on the topic. We hypothesized that investing in strategies that enhance whole person well-being in the workplace can positively impact business performance metrics. The methodology was to combine an... Read more »

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June 18, 2018  |  Lab: Innovation Incubator, Research Journals, Workplace

SPATIAL AND MOTIVATIONAL PROGRAMMING IN OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS: Comparison of Co-Working to Other Types of Commercial Spaces

The well-being, productivity and engagement of employees in commercial buildings are important for creating contemporary working environments. This research article explores different working environments by applying two research methods to evaluate space use—motivational and spatial programming. Five case studies were used to explore the commonality and differences of spatial design and goals based on different industries.The... Read more »

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February 14, 2018  |  Lab: Innovation Incubator, Research Journals, Workplace

OUTSIDE IN: Influences of Indoor Plants on Psychological Well-Being and Memory Task Performance in a Workplace Setting

Although the benefits of nature exposure to human health are well documented, less is known about the psychological benefits of exposure to nature indoors. This study observed whether the addition of greenery to a workplace setting improved psychological well-being and performance of employees. A crossover study among 63 adults examined perceived psychological well-being and objective memory task performance... Read more »

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February 14, 2018  |  Lab: Research Journals, Workplace

ACTIVATING THE WORKPLACE: The Impact of Active Workstations on Employee Effectiveness

Today’s workforce understands that sitting all day is not healthy. As a result, employees are increasingly requesting more opportunities for movement throughout the workday. Workplace design has evolved to address sedentary behavior through active workstations, which allow individuals to experience the benefits of movement and posture change while engaging in productive work. Research on the health impacts of... Read more »

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November 30, 2016  |  Lab: Education, Human Experience (Hx), Innovation Incubator, Labs, Workplace

The Sound of Creativity: Correlating Brainwave and Psychometric Changes with Workplace Acoustics

The open office has been a central theme in contemporary workplaces, reasoned to provide flexibility, natural light, supervision, cost savings, transparency, democracy, and collaboration. While almost 70% of US workers occupy open plan or open seating settings (International Facility Management Association, 2010), this design strategy remains contentious (Kim & de Dear 2013). These settings may... Read more »

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November 16, 2016  |  Lab: Human Experience (Hx), Research Journals, Workplace

QUANTIFIABLE BENEFITS OF ACCESS TO NATURE IN BUILDINGS: Sky Garden Analysis for a Commercial Office Tower

“Sky garden” is the term given for vertically stacked, three-story tall landscaped interaction hubs, flanked by formal and informal conference spaces. The design intent of the sky garden is to create an environment that serves as a tool for increasing business performance. A literature review was conducted to determine if that premise is supported by... Read more »

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