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Untold: The disadvantages of a 4-day workweek

Many organisations saw fantastic results in the 4-day workweek trial, but what are the negative impacts of shorter working hours?

Designing autism-friendly school & office spaces: ASD architect Mark Ellerby explains all

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Leading UK scientists petition toxic indoor flame retardant chemicals, with support from Interior Design Declares

A new consensus on reconciling fire safety with environmental & health impacts of chemical flame retardants.

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Untold: The disadvantages of a 4-day workweek

Untold: The disadvantages of a 4-day workweek

Designing autism-friendly school & office spaces: ASD architect Mark Ellerby explains all

Designing autism-friendly school & office spaces: ASD architect Mark Ellerby explains all

Leading UK scientists petition toxic indoor flame retardant chemicals, with support from Interior Design Declares

Leading UK scientists petition toxic indoor flame retardant chemicals, with support from Interior Design Declares

Health and equity named ‘grounding principles’ for design in 2023

Health and equity named ‘grounding principles’ for design in 2023

The SLL Code for Lighting (2022): Using light to promote health and wellbeing in buildings

The SLL Code for Lighting (2022): Using light to promote health and wellbeing in buildings

International Honeywell survey reveals ‘increased expectations for healthier workplaces’

International Honeywell survey reveals ‘increased expectations for healthier workplaces’

UK’s 4-day work week pilot sees ‘overwhelmingly positive results’

UK’s 4-day work week pilot sees ‘overwhelmingly positive results’

BCO’s ‘Guide to Specification’ for healthier offices updated to include increased levels of outdoor air supply plus 10m2 density ratio

BCO’s ‘Guide to Specification’ for healthier offices updated to include increased levels of outdoor air supply plus 10m2 density ratio

US University study finds ‘Café-like noise levels’ ideal for office spaces

US University study finds ‘Café-like noise levels’ ideal for office spaces

WELL research reveals big ROI for healthy building investment

WELL research reveals big ROI for healthy building investment

How Neurodiverse Is Your Workplace?

How Neurodiverse Is Your Workplace?

Six wellbeing trends that will transform working in 2023

Six wellbeing trends that will transform working in 2023

The Future of UK Office Densities: New BCO guidance recommends more space per person

The Future of UK Office Densities: New BCO guidance recommends more space per person

Ekho Studio creates wellbeing-focused workplace for AstraZeneca UK

Ekho Studio creates wellbeing-focused workplace for AstraZeneca UK

Menarco Tower gains 5-star IMMUNE Building rating

Menarco Tower gains 5-star IMMUNE Building rating

First WELL Certified office in Scotland responds to increased demand for staff wellbeing

First WELL Certified office in Scotland responds to increased demand for staff wellbeing

Central Manchester office first outside London to achieve WELL Platinum certification

Central Manchester office first outside London to achieve WELL Platinum certification

How to create a sustainably social workplace – Peldon Rose explains how

How to create a sustainably social workplace – Peldon Rose explains how

Largest CLT Building in Eastern Europe offers ‘the best work environment possible’

Largest CLT Building in Eastern Europe offers ‘the best work environment possible’

New Harvard science complex to ‘transform the marketplace for healthier building materials’

New Harvard science complex to ‘transform the marketplace for healthier building materials’

Mace HQ achieves world’s first accreditation to IMMUNE Building Standard™

Mace HQ achieves world’s first accreditation to IMMUNE Building Standard™

Project Profile: Studio Egret West makes wellbeing central to design of Plus X Brighton

Andrew Waugh on Biophilic Design: Healthy Mind, Healthy Planet

Andrew Waugh on Biophilic Design: Healthy Mind, Healthy Planet

Workplace wellbeing: A shining example from The Netherlands

Workplace wellbeing: A shining example from The Netherlands

‘Dynamic’ working & innovative lighting ensure human-centric work environment for CEF

‘Dynamic’ working & innovative lighting ensure human-centric work environment for CEF

Reduce, reuse, recycle: How British Land’s latest workspace celebrates sustainability

Reduce, reuse, recycle: How British Land’s latest workspace celebrates sustainability

Storey launches new London workspace

Storey launches new London workspace

Shanghai building achieves RESET Core and Shell V2.0 Certification

Shanghai building achieves RESET Core and Shell V2.0 Certification

Lighting scheme meets WELL requirements – enhancing employee’s wellbeing experience

Lighting scheme meets WELL requirements – enhancing employee’s wellbeing experience

The ultimate LEGO workplace: Brand new ‘caring environment for great quality work’

Ingenuity House: A collaborative and sustainable space

Ingenuity House: A collaborative and sustainable space

How to improve wellbeing of university staff: CPMG project brings ‘offices to light’

How to improve wellbeing of university staff: CPMG project brings ‘offices to light’

Healthy workplaces: Inside Uncommon’s biophilic development

Healthy workplaces: Inside Uncommon’s biophilic development

Indoor air quality: Priority for Big Green Egg Europe

Indoor air quality: Priority for Big Green Egg Europe

The UK’s leading health and wellbeing provider unveils new office

The UK’s leading health and wellbeing provider unveils new office

Lighting for Wellbeing: Lighting project for insurance company puts staff first

Lighting for Wellbeing: Lighting project for insurance company puts staff first

Healthy working spaces: a case study from Peckham, London

Healthy working spaces: a case study from Peckham, London

Inside Hampshire’s first Fitwel office

Inside Hampshire’s first Fitwel office

New Deloitte London office is largest in the world to achieve leading certifications

New Deloitte London office is largest in the world to achieve leading certifications

Enterprises & entrepreneurs: Don’t underestimate the benefits of taking mental health seriously – says WeWork

Enterprises & entrepreneurs: Don’t underestimate the benefits of taking mental health seriously – says WeWork

The Crown Estate’s St James’s offices awarded Platinum WELL Certification

The Crown Estate’s St James’s offices awarded Platinum WELL Certification