How many square metres per person does an office need?
The law requires 2 m² of free floor space and 10 m³ per worker, but an office is sized at between 8 and 15 m² in total per person depending on its layout.
Offices
What are the main types of office?
The main types of office reflect different ways of working, organising teams and making the most of space. From closed offices to…
Why is office design important?
Office design has a direct impact on a company’s productivity, comfort, and professional image. A well-planned space improves concentration, fosters collaboration, optimizes…
What is office design?
Office design is the process of planning and organizing a workspace to ensure it is functional, comfortable, efficient, and aligned with a…
Offices
Office and workplace design: office types, floor area per person, wellbeing and productivity, and the keys to designing or renovating an office.
In “Offices” we look at why workplace design affects productivity and wellbeing, which office types exist and how to choose the right one, and which criteria (area per person, light, acoustics, biophilic design) shape a good office project.
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