WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE
CONCEPT linear vertical repetition rhythimic recurrance of successive elements
radial symmetry expansion & undulation through space circle as regular, geometric, curvilinear shape - calming qualitites
DESIGN CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING AND INCREASING THE BOTTOM LINE valerie roosma
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The circular representation of the sound wave illustrates its undulating movement during its expansion through three dimensional space. Sound is simultaneously desired and despised in the workplace. While excess noise can be distracting and stressful, it is essential for the verbal communication needed in highly collaborative work environments.
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PREVALENCE The average employee spends thirty-three percent of his or her waking hours at the workplace
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Depression results in more days of disability than
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Medical care costs seventy percent more for employees suffering from depression
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LEVEL ONE RCP SCALE: 1/16” = 1’ - 0”
PREDESIGN
Per year in the U.S., depression costs employers
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Persistent sadness Diminished interest in one’s activities Loss or gain of apetite Disrupted sleep Slowed body movement or thoughts Feelings of worthlessness Difficulty concentrating, remembering and deciding Thoughts of suicide or death
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of respondents in a recent survey completed by over 200 U.S. companies believe that improvements in office design can
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increase employee productivity
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decrease employee stress
LEVEL ONE FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/8” = 1’ - 0”
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DESIGN CONTRIBUTIONS Design has the capability to increase mental well-being by understanding the needs of each individual in terms of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
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The work environment must be conducive to social interaction and contribute to the development of social cohesion and social support between coworkers.
The work environment must allow the individual to have a level of control in defining (territorality) and deciding (flexibility) his or her physical workspace.
BALANCE
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The work environment must balance its level of stimulation and meet the individual’s primary, physical needs by decreasing physical strain and distractions to allow optimal cognitive functioning.
• Centrally locate spaces that generate high levels of noise • Use finish materials with higher sound absorbancies as in carpet and acoustical ceiling tiles • Furniture taller than 53” at workstations provides acoustical privacy with a Sound Transmission Class performance rating of 20 or greater
LIGHTING
• Combine general and task lighting to attain higher luminance values which reduces eye strain and glare • Specify luminaires with fixture shields or louvers to reduce glare and provide a uniform light pattern • Low-mounted luminaires deliver uniform, balanced illumination • Reduce light flicker by using fluorescent, HID or LED lamps operating on electronic ballasts
• Team based office layout promotes social cohesion • Team rooms help development of social support
INTERACTION
• Activity generators (cafes or games rooms) incrase interaction company-wide by providing a common space for all employees • Common areas with visual presence increase social interaction • Collaborative areas in close proximity to commonly used spaces allow conversation to continue
BRANDING
• Branding helps develop company-wide identity that sends a visual message to employees and visitors
• Task chairs should provide a range of motion with vertical, horizontal and back adjustments • Dual, adjustable wall-mounted computer monitors increase visual screen space and allow user to modify for best posture • Ergonomic, wireless keyboard and mouse provide wrist support and allow user’s movement • Task lighting at individual workstations allows user to control amount of light
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ELEVATION OF TEAM ROOMS
TERRITORALITY
• Allow user to personalize space based on individual needs • Provide tack and white boards for user to define space • Lockable project rooms display team progress and allow development of identity • Provide a variety of workspaces that allow user to select where to work based on type of work • Focus rooms in close proximity to employee workstations allow for concentration on difficult tasks • Technology and power access increase flexibility in a variety of workspaces
• Blue promotes relaxation and reduces headaches and hypertension • Orange stimulates mental activity and should be used in collaborative environments
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Model 200A audio oscillator HP's first product and created for Walt Disney
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331,800 employees & branches worldwide Cambridge based analytics software development branch selected for thesis project Physical environment typical, technology based office provides enhanced opportunity to study how design contributes to mental well-being & corporations’ bottom line
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HP’S CORPORATE STRUCTURE
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8’ ceiling enhances sense of safety
ambient lighting
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GENERAL MANAGER
LEVEL TWO FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 3/32” = 1’ - 0”
COLLABORATIVE TEAM ROOM
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COLLAB NODE ELEVATION SCALE: 1/2” = 1’ - 0”
architecture reflects circular expansion collaboration central component to social support and productivity circular shape encompasses user
finance & admin
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conceptual representation of expanding rhythm
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COLLAB NODE PLAN 7’ ceiling enhances sense of privacy and safety
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ambient downlighting
partner industry services services
enclosed space increases collaboration upholstered cushion seating, backrest and ceiling
product creative research mngmnt
table allows user to use space as alternate workstation
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Jennifer A. Veitch, “Workplace Design Contributions to Mental Health and Well-Being,” HealthcarePapers 11 (2011): 38. Jolene Robertson and Sara Primeau, “Depression at Work: Reducing Stigma and Improving Outcomes,” Purdue University (2010): 2. Jay C. Thomas and Michel Hersen, Handbook of Mental Health in the Workplace (Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications, Inc. 2002): 4.
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Tami L. Mark, PhD, David L. Shern, PhD, Jill Erin Bagalman, MSW, Zhun Cao, PhD, “Ranking America’s Mental Health: An Analysis of Depression Across the States,” Mental Health America (2007): 14.
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Ron Z. Goetzel, Ronald J. Ozminkowski, Lloyd I. Sederer, and Tami L. Mark, “The Business Case for Quality Mental Health Services: Why Employers Should Care About the Mental Health and Well-
Being of Their Employees,” Journal of Occupational Environmental Medicine 44 (2002): 320.
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4 Text-Revision (2000): 375-376.
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Kathy Ford Montgomery, “ASID Productive Solutions: The Impact of Interior Design on the Bottom Line,” American Society of Interior Designers (November 12): 3.
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BANQUETTE SEATING DETAIL SCALE: 1/2” = 1’ - 0”
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MEETING ROOMS & ATRIUM VIEW FROM BANQUETTE SEATING