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Office of the Future: Interior Design Trends in 2014

The Changing Workplace Interior Design Trends in 2014 Offices and workspaces have gone through some dramatic transformations over the last half century, but the biggest changes are yet to come. From tearing down the walls between co-workers to stimu- late them to work harder to integrating the latest technologies, the office of the future will be less business-oriented and more employee-focused. Bringing Down the Office Walls Open-office spaces are all the rage in 2014 and will continue to shape work environments in future years. 440% increase in speed and accuracy of work as a result of switching from closed offices to open offices. 60% 81% of respondents believe that open office plans promote better behaviors through visible detection. of companies have already adopted open-office design plans. 60% believe that when employees are visible to one another, they are less likely commit ethics violations. 10-15% increase in employee satisfac- tion in companies that allow employees to self-select their work environment. Mobility & Ergonomics With the workplace geared towards interactivity and collaboration, mobility will become the governing principle throughout the work environment. Mobile file Cabinets Several companies have already begun to use mobile file cabinets or "wheelies" that are also used as docking stations. Flexible Furniture As the workplace becomes less private and more collaborative, furniture will need to be more flexible and adjustable in order to accommodate different builds and heights. Paperless Office More organizations are moving towards the paperless office, where everything is stored in the cloud and paper is not used anymore. of employees believe ergonomics are important in the workplace. believe the absence of ergonomics has a negative impact on work productivity. 77% 51% No More Clutter in Office Life The office is filled with clutter for 90% of the Unorganized clutter affects more women than men (93% vs 86%) and can damage: workplace, affecting their: 38% 77% 20% Productivity 65% State of mind 53% Professional image Personal relationships Motivation 40% Happiness When their workstation is finally de-cluttered, employees are able to focus more on their tasks, be more productive and feel better about their performance. feel in control feel motivated 71% 68% 54% 52% 43% are more relaxed feel confident feel accomplished with an organized workstation Merging the Indoors with the Outdoors Plants and greenery in the office are not only for décor. 12% 20% 5 dB Plants enhance productivity in Proper placement of plants throughout the office can lower heating and cooling costs by 20%. Plants help reduce office noise: an indoor hedge can absorb up to 5 decibels. the office and decrease stress by 12%. 2 in 3 employees have gardening as their favorite hobby and are more attracted to workspaces that include aspects of what inspires them in their free time. Painting Your Path to Success Choosing color is more important than you think, because it can either increase your focus and productivity or distract and make you less creative. Red Beige Blue Green Blue transmits honesty, calm, security and confidence, so it's an ideal option for businesses working With red on the walls, Beiges and creams are used by corporate busi- nesses such as banks, financial advisers, and Green is a perfect choice for environments that people did 31% better at tasks such as proof- reading, anagrams, and emphasize balance and calm. It's best used in law firms to convey a sophisticated and ele- gant atmosphere. offices where money is exchanged frequently. other activities that require focusing on the details. with numbers such as accounting companies. Sources: http://www.jll.com/Documents/csr/Workplace-design-and-practices-on-the-ethical-environment.pdf http://www.cnbc.com/id/48488208 http://greenplantsforgreenbuildings.org/ http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/officemax/46659/docs/46659-NewsWorthy_Analysis.pdf http://www.facilitiesnet.com/ceilingsfurniturewalls/article/- Sustainable-Design-Flexibility-Mobility-Are-Key-Selection-Criteria-for-Office-Furniture--13209# http://ehstoday.com/health/ergonomics/ehs_imp_38484 http://ayearofproductivity.com/angela-wright-interview/ Brought to you by: www.allianceinteriors.ca ALLIANCEINTERIORSINC. business environments that make sense!

Office of the Future: Interior Design Trends in 2014

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Offices and work spaces have gone through some dramatic transformations over the last half century, but the biggest changes are yet to come. From tearing down the walls between co-workers to stimulate...

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