What You Miss When You Sit As if it wasn't a huge surprise, sitting all day is not good for you. Alternatively standing all day all has its draw backs as well. However scientist, researchers, and product designers have come up with some pretty creative ways to...
On Wednesday, May 8, Dr. Breithecker joined us all the way from Germany to help us learn more about how movement in the classroom can aid in student in engagement. Dr. Breithecker is widely published on the subject of Ergonomics for Children and Human Workstations....
It goes without saying that having adequate lighting in a work environment is essential for productivity and visual heath. Not only does bright lighting allow for better vision, but it also stimulates the brain for better concentration and creativity. While bright lighting in general is...
Advancements in technology and the creative drive of entrepreneurs and manufacturers have resulted in the creation of a new category in office furnishings – architectural walls and mobile partitions. Furniture manufacturers have found a way into the construction market by supplying a pre-built wall that they are...
Vancouver is named one of the healthiest cities in the world. Large offices around British Columbia have incorporated ways that their workers can be healthy, stay on track and be happy, especially while at work. However, some of these things may seem extreme to smaller...
Pattern can be a powerful tool in an interior when used properly. Pattern is used to evoke emotion, convey a feeling, reinforce a corporate brand, or to define the style of a space. Pattern is added to a space in the form of fabrics, flooring...
Artists agree that the presence of art in the work place is equally as important as in our personal spaces. Art helps shape and display a company’s image, beliefs, and values for all to see. Much like a company’s marketing material art is a window...
Recreation Centres play a huge role in every community; they are home to various programs and events put on by each district that reaches out to babies, tots, children of all ages, youth, adults and seniors. People from every walk of life can use the amenities that...
The library is a place where students come to relax, focus, finish projects and research. It is a place that should look and feel welcoming. Well-designed libraries commons will make students feel at ease and will result in more productive study time. Many school libraries...
Let’s talk about the lunch room, every office has one, but they are seldom used – why? With high workloads people feel like they do not have time to take a break for lunch and opt for a quick snack at their desk instead. However,...