NeoCon 2019: 7th Floor Finds
byAt NeoCon 51, the 7th floor of the Merchandise Mart filled with a plethora of up and coming product exhibits leading the way. Here’s what caught our eye.
green design
Using Healthier Materials – From Selection to Installation
byWRNS’s Suzanne Drake shares five concrete steps designers can take at each phase of project work to ensure healthier materials.
Above & Beyond: Companies with Dedicated Commitments to Social Responsibility and Sustainability
byNeed some inspiration on how to improve your organization’s sustainability efforts and create a better place for employees to work?
Demand for Sustainable Materials Must Come from Designers, And Other Industry News
byConnecting with materials scientists can help show the need and desire for sustainable products, how to integrate formal and informal learning spaces at work to nurture a necessary upskilling culture, and more news.
Ditch the Plastic Cups: How to Start a BYORB Initiative in Your Office
byDon’t let the office kitchen battles continue: check out these five tactful ways to get everyone on board — and even excited about — a BYORB initiative.
The Rise of the Coworking Class, and Other Industry News
byHow WeWork is producing a new kind of corporate culture, wellness features are being used to attract new tenants, and more news from around the web.
Enriching the Workplace with Biophilic Design
byKenneth Freeman, head of innovation for Ambius, shares how even the simplest of biophilic design elements can can increase productivity and reduce absenteeism in the workplace.
Millennials are Driving the Green Office Revolution, and Other Industry News
byGreen offices aren’t being built just for tackling climate change, but also now for attracting Millennial workers, is it worth it for governments to support co-working spaces, and more!
Furniture Recycled From Trash Discarded in Amsterdam’s Canals, and Other Industry News
byFurniture created out of trash from Amsterdam’s canals, the power of pairing design with technology, and more.
A Park-Like Green Office that Promotes Productivity, and Other Industry News
byA Vietnamese office space that gives a whole new meaning to biophilia, is this the year that tech companies will move their innovation and R&D departments into co-working spaces?, and more!
A Green Solution for Old Office Furniture
byFive years ago, Staples launched a partnership with Davies Office Furniture. We spoke with the team involved to learn more about this successful venture and the good it’s doing for the environment.
Wellness Programs Average a 6:1 ROI
byHow can the workplace support the well-being of its occupants? Jennifer Walton, principal at H. Hendy Associates, provides seven common-sense wellness strategies that boost can the overall health of employees.
