Corporate Environments of Georgia 9/1/23 Corporate Environments of Georgia 9/1/23

Embracing Neurodiversity: Creating a Culture of Acceptance and Success in the Workplace

In the ever-changing view of the post-pandemic work model, discussions surrounding hybrid and remote work have taken center stage. However, within these conversations, a needed topic still needs to be addressed: the connection between neurodiversity and workplace design and how it impacts individuals with different sensory sensitivities. A recent study by HOK delves into this crucial aspect, shedding light on the significance of inclusive design and accommodations for both hyposensitive and hypersensitive users in the workplace. So, what is neurodiversity?

Corporate Environments of Georgia 7/5/23 Corporate Environments of Georgia 7/5/23

Designing Tomorrow's Workplaces: 5 ways ai is influencing work environments

The commercial interior industry is undergoing a transformation with the integration of artificial intelligence. This revolutionary technology utilizes AI-powered algorithms to analyze various data points, including employee preferences and work patterns. The result is the creation of optimized office layouts that enhance efficiency and encourage collaboration among employees. Thanks to AI-generated data, data-driven decision making becomes possible, allowing furniture manufacturers and designers to adapt their products to meet the evolving needs of the workplace.

Corporate Environments of Georgia 10/31/22 Corporate Environments of Georgia 10/31/22

HEALING + PRODUCTIVITY FROM FURNITURE? IT’S POSSIBLE AND HERE’S WHY IT MATTERS

When we think about healthcare, what comes to mind? Insurance, hospitals, doctors, patients are probably the first things that popped into you mind. We typically think about everything else other than how furniture and design impacts healthcare users: the patients, guests, and caregivers.

Corporate Environments of Georgia 9/30/22 Corporate Environments of Georgia 9/30/22

THE NEW WORKPLACE DESIGN: HOTELIFICATION

Since 1969, Neocon has been established as the industry leading commercial interior design event showcasing ideas that will transform workplace environments. Neocon continues that tradition today, still recognized as the most valuable with a high-attendance rate event for designers, manufacturers, and dealers to discover people, products, and upcoming trends. This year, Neocon’s exhibitors showcased designs with warm, welcoming, and collaborative layouts to visually share the future of office spaces – the hotelification concept. This concept portrays the need to blend the digital and physical realms, promoting a new way of working and creating a positive work experience for everyone.

Corporate Environments of Georgia 8/15/17 Corporate Environments of Georgia 8/15/17

healthcare design for durability, flexibility AND aesthetic

Interior design for healthcare is filled with unique considerations: durability because of the hard use in areas that host patients around the clock, flexibility to address a wide range of functionality and equipment, and aesthetics to promote efficiency and the comfort of patients. All of this in a setting where cleanliness and hygiene are crucial factors and where the space needs to remain in constant use. Downtime for repairs can be a logistical nightmare. Combine these elements with the rapid construction timeline often required for healthcare spaces and the challenge can be daunting.

Corporate Environments of Georgia 9/1/16 Corporate Environments of Georgia 9/1/16

REDUCING the sedentary work day

We’ve all heard it: “sitting is the new smoking!” Such bombastic statements can lead to skepticism and assumptions of sensationalist claims backed by little research. But the numbers are in. And while your desk won’t give you cancer, there are genuine health problems linked with leading a sedentary lifestyle.