How can a workplace be healthy?

Professionals spend a larger part of their lives at work. A healthy workplace, thus, is designed to have a positive impact on them. Apart from the company culture, various sensory elements contribute to the space’s ambience, comfort, and vibes.

The WELL Building Standard certifies and monitors the built environment features that impact human health and well-being. It measures and evaluates the built space as per seven parameters: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, and mind. The WELL Standard believes that people’s health and wellness should be at the core of the building’s design.

A workplace designed with employee well-being as the core will yield improved productivity and a sense of security, thus sustaining employees and benefiting the company in the long run.

So how does one do that?

Architects need to factor in the construction ergonomics, considering daylight, air quality, acoustics, temperature control, biophilic design, and green building techniques.

Workplace environments designed with the above elements in balance actively reduce stress, are relaxing, and create positive vibes, helping achieve a balance between collaborative and individual working.

“Good architecture can help elevate mental well-being,” says the Director and Architect of DP Architects’ London Office, Frven Lim.

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