Better: Buildings & Workspaces

Welcome to the ‘Better: Buildings & Workspaces’ newsletter. Every fortnight we’ll highlight the latest in healthy buildings and workplace news, outlets to learn from, and insight from our team here at Work in Mind.

“We're excited to bring the best parts of Work in Mind to a roundup newsletter on LinkedIn. Everything 'better buildings' you need to catch up on, in one place.” – Joanna Watchman, Founder of Work in Mind

If you only have 5 minutes…

Café-like noise levels ideal for office spaces

Designing office spaces that facilitate conversation

How neurodiverse is your workplace?

Forward thinking: Designing for our Future Selves

WELL research reveals big ROI for healthy building investment

Overcome ‘Blue Monday’ with blue space

Learn something new…

(We're such big fans of Chasing the Sun that we even wrote about it...)

3 ways to wellbeing…

1. Incorporate blue space design aspects (indoor water features, audio simulations, imagery) to facilitate higher levels of calmness, creativity, and productivity in the workplace
2. Consider how your building’s lighting, spacial design, and colours and patterns have the potential to impact neurodiverse employees
3. Ensure that young people’s voices are heard in the workplace by involving them in decision-making, developing employment strategies, and supporting youth-friendly business cultures

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