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How to design office for the next generation

The future of a workplace is one that is intensely connected to itself and the people who work within it, providing an atmosphere that encourages flourishing productivity.

The increase of advanced technology is ever-changing the way people do business. Developments such as the internet of things (IoT) present a variety of diverse prospects across many industries, remaking the modern workplace and reforming its operations.

This shift is apparent in the trend towards creating the so-called ‘smart office’ to make the physical work environment clever and compliant to company workflows

Since we have spoken in our last blog about what exactly a Smart + Connected workplace means, let’s focus on the ways how this can be achieved:

Internet of things (IoT)
IoT is something which is a must have in a smart office. Starting from Smart lights, thermostats, virtual reality cameras, virtual reality speakers, etc. all are active factors to a smart office.
These are features that have to be focus areas at the initial stages of designing and planning the office layout.

Eliminate the concept of walls within an office floor
An approachable workplace offers an opportunity to extend the office far beyond its walls and enable more secluded collaboration.
Most workplaces primarily focus on connecting digital tools to remake the physical office; others see technology as competent of severing the ties that unite employees.
With people functioning where they want to be, productivity and morale progress, while costs decrease.
The outdated idea of 'eyes on' management can be substituted by real measurements of progress.
Meeting spaces are already the talk of the hour and are enabling a new level of association.

Setting up Smart Meeting Spaces


Envision being able to get a conference room ready for a meeting before ever entering into it.

Smart plugs and sensors can turn on conference room lights, warm up projectors, adjust temperatures, and even start brewing coffee with the touch of a few buttons, even if everyone is on their way to the office.

Be flexible
An extensive Knoll Research study found that smart office spaces need both the furnishings and the technology to be adaptable in order to meet the flexible and changing demands of different kinds of collaborative teams.

Seating can have a vast affect on employee collaboration.

While interior designing the workplace; opting for comfortable chairs is a very crucial factor to be considered.
Better sitting postures also have an impact on the working capability of employees. The study also recommends benches for collaborative spaces, but that might now be appropriate for all cases. The more flexibility that’s built into the original plan, the more effective your smart office will become.

De-Clutter




Clutter not only deteriorates the physical appearance of the interiors of a work place but also affects mental status as well.
After analyzing what are the main essentials you would like to hang on with, you will surely be left with some items that do not qualify as essentials.

For instance, go paperless and free up your cabinet space or switch to laptops rather than relying on bulky computers. If followed by all the individuals in an organization, the overall look of the work place would drastically change and look much more sophisticated and niche.

Take on Light Colours
Dark colours seem to divert and overshadow most of your office space!
A fresh code of light colour paint to the walls can lighten up your space. Research by the University of British Columbia suggests that blue and green help workforce stay composed and stress-free.

Prioritize Function
Bestow the workspace to function. Begin with the basic essentials—the things that your employees extremely will be incapable of working without.

The items in the ‘wish list’ including extra storage, spare desk space, specialized equipment, or additional monitors will not come in the category of essentials, but they can be kept separately until you get an idea for all the rest.

Things such as filing cabinets may be required by the employer on & off, which is why it’s a good idea to keep them in a storage room.

This helps give a much more refreshed and elegant outlook to the office floor.

Be receptive to flexible Work Spaces & Schedules
The perfect workspace should give people some seclusion but at the same time also encourage teamwork. Apart from personal workstations, you can offer a breakout office space where employees can get together and discuss strategies and team goals.

Consider designing a room that is as simple as having just bean bags and a stackable table that can allow your team a more informal place to converse.

Overall, this move will enhance the creativity of your office and make the workplace flexible. Also, keep a track of the number of employees as increasing manpower might make your office unbreathable.

Affix a personal touch
As we spend most of our time at work, we tend to consider our workplace as our second home. This is why it is all the more imperative to create a space that is warm, convivial, comfortable and homely.

Indeed, this can create a big distinction to an employee’s sense of welfare and job satisfaction. Incorporating bright cushions, plants or framed photos can definitely add panache to the interiors and give a much aspired vibrant and chic look.

A Harvard Business Review analysis demonstrated that when workers are granted a degree of autonomy by their employers, they tend to feel their work is more meaningful. However, by incorporating smart office technology, employers don't have to trade accountability for worker freedom. A marriage of technology and flexibility allows workers the space they need to produce at their best level without undermining supervision for employers.

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