Health and wellness. LEED and Well Buildings. Innovation in design. Workplace design trends. In today’s world of work, designers are increasingly encouraged and motivated to involve features that introduce and incorporate elements that bring more of the natural world into the built environment. As such, biophilic design is being used more and more. Biophilia For those not acquainted with the …
Make 2018 your happiest and healthiest year yet, starting with the place you work, live and play Monday through Friday… the office! Research from CBRE and the University of Twente reveals five elements that create a healthy work environment. This month, we’re breaking down those elements, and doing our part to support #healthyliving by giving away a Lululemon gift card! Read below for …
It won’t be long before summer fades out (may seem like an eternity for our AZ desert dwellers, though), and so Interior Solutions is phasing in back-to-school vibes — i.e., some inspo for learning environments right here at work! Much like commercial furniture design has integrated relaxed, residential vibes into the office, we sometimes borrow from the education sector, too! …
Flu Season is (almost) upon us, and we all know the office can be as much of a breeding ground for germs as an elementary classroom! Here are a few reminders to help keep your office environment as healthy as possible. First and foremost, when you’re sick, stay home! The CDC recommends …
Kimball’s new lounge series is creating spaces within spaces! Designed with collaboration in mind, Pairings adapts to changing work styles and supports different degrees of privacy. Pairings adds an element of flexibility to open spaces, giving people the power to switch between solidarity and separation with its options for panel heights and seamless technology integration. Part of Pairings’ appeal is …
It’s no new news that sitting for long periods of time can have a range of negative effects on office workers’ health. Our clients and friends at Blender Bottle compiled some tips to mitigate these effects and keep you healthy, comfortable and alert during the work day! Treat your body well …
Anyone who has visited the “windy city” for Neocon knows that it’s is a whirlwind –and not just because of the weather. The Mart can get pretty hectic (and a little sweaty) when everyone pours in first thing Monday morning! If you’re looking for a smoother start to your Neocon adventure, start your day at the Kimball Office showroom, conveniently …
If the usual spring cleaning doesn’t leave your workspace seeming and feeling refreshed, it might be time to think bigger and newer! Reconfiguring office furniture, or an entire space for that matter, is a great way to get that “brand new” feeling without the associated “brand new” price tag! Check out these spaces for some inspiration! And for some pin-spiration, …
Teamwork doesn’t just exist on the court or in the outfield… Office environments need spaces and places for breakout sessions to facilitate teamwork, too! A living room is the place in every home where conversations flow freely and without inhibition. The same design and layout can easily be transplanted into an office space to …
