The Knowledge Hub
A collection of information within commercial interior design that I have learnt over the years, covering topics such as Fitwel, workplace wellbeing and sustainability.
Wellness in the Workplace
Natural Light
Sensory Zoning
Sensory Zoning
Natural light in the workplace does more than improve productivity - it has a significant impact on employee wellbeing. Access to daylight can enhance mood, support healthier circadian rhythms, reduce headaches, improve sleep quality, and contribute to higher job satisfaction. These benefits often lead to better overall health and fewer sick days.
Sensory Zoning
Sensory Zoning
Sensory Zoning
Sensory Zoning is a design strategy that organises spaces based on the type of sensory experience they offer, rather than their specific function. By thoughtfully managing elements like lighting, sound, and materials, it establishes distinct zones for concentration, relaxation, or stimulation, enabling individuals to better regulate their
Sensory Zoning is a design strategy that organises spaces based on the type of sensory experience they offer, rather than their specific function. By thoughtfully managing elements like lighting, sound, and materials, it establishes distinct zones for concentration, relaxation, or stimulation, enabling individuals to better regulate their senses, reduce stress, and feel more at ease in their surroundings.
Air Quality
Sensory Zoning
Air Quality
Good indoor quality is essential for a healthy workplace. Effective ventilation helps remove stale air, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and excess carbon dioxide, creating a fresher and healthier environment. This can improve cognitive performance, reduce fatigue, and help minimise the spread of airborne illnesses.
Biophilia
Biophilic design is highly effective in the workplace, helping to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance cognitive performance. By incorporating elements of nature into the built environment, workplaces can support employee wellbeing while improving focus, creativity, and overall productivity.
Statistics - Interaction: What is Biophilia?
6% Increase in Productivity
15% Creativity Boost
15% Rise in Overall Wellbeing
Fitwel | World’s Leading Healthy Building Certification
Who They Are
Fitwel is a healthy building certification system promoting health and wellbeing throughout the design process. Providing practical strategies to enhance wellbeing by improving factors such as air flow and quality, physical activity, access to nature and overall comfort.
Fitwel Ambassadors
Fitwel Ambassadors are professionals who drive health and wellbeing throughout the design process. By applying evidence-based principles, they help shape environments to not only perform efficiently but enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of the people who use them daily.
As a Fitwel Ambassador, I bring this knowledge to clients and future projects, ensuring health and wellbeing are at the root of every commercial environment.
Why Design?
- We spend approximately 90% of our time indoors. Poorly designed interiors can reduce cognitive performance and overall wellbeing.
- The areas we live and work in have a profound influence on our health and wellbeing
- Public health research demonstrates a clear link between the operation of buildings and human health and wellbeing
