For most of us, resuming work from the office after the pandemic will be challenging. Health-related scares and navigating the outside world all over again can induce anxiety.
To combat this, architects and designers are paying special attention to make workplaces less office-like and more like an open, green spaces.
Here are some post-pandemic Biophilic office trends:
VISUAL ELEMENT
Visual elements of nature reduce stress. In fact, even just exposure to the green color positively impacts creative performance.
AUDITORY ELEMENT
You must already know that the soothing waves and winds used in spas are supposed to be relaxing. Natural sounds speed up healing and psychological restoration by 37%, compared to city sounds or silence.
OLFACTORY ELEMENTS
Natural scents can trigger powerful memories in the human brain. So, using them in the office setting can induce emotions related to being outdoors.
LIGHT VARIABILITY
Our circadian rhythm changes with the change in light. Being exposed continuously to harsh artificial lighting can interrupt this rhythm, causing fatigue, boredom, and sleeplessness. So it’s important to let in as much natural light as possible.
