Harnessing the Power of the Sun: Transforming Real Estate with Solar Energy In the midst of depleting natural resources, solar energy has emerged as a shining star on the energy horizon. As the country grapples with the challenges posed by its reliance on coal, solar energy presents a promising solution to reduce dependence on non-renewable […]
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Environmental Graphic Design & the Workplace
The ‘+’ elements of design are features, largely a combination of components that are engaging and enlightening to the user, over and above the design of a workspace. These elements are strong pieces of art that communicate a message. Ever thought about your impressions of a place, any place- a workplace, a museum, a resto-bar, […]
Soundproofing: A crucial element of good workplace design
A well designed, employee centric workplace is incomplete without the right acoustics. Sounds drastic, doesn’t it? Overdramatic? Not really. Our immediate environment has a huge impact on us and our health and wellbeing. With so much importance being accorded to employee health and wellbeing, it is time that we shine the light on the sound […]
Lighting & the Workplace
It has been proven that lighting has a vital effect on an employee’s productivity & efficiency. Given the physical and psychological effects lighting has on human beings, poor lighting conditions can not only lead to exhaustion, lethargy, irritability, but can also act as a trigger point to raising the incidence of conflicts among employees in […]
Organic design at the Workplace
Organic design is a non-conformist natural language that introduces organic environments indoors with contours, patterns, textures, or numerical arrangements. It is yet another way of bringing nature indoors and enhancing wellbeing in a built space, contributing towards a more engaging and healthier workspace. An important aspect of organic design is the use of natural materials […]
The New Workplace & Modular Architecture
With easily 70% of employees working from physical offices before the onset of COVID-19, to only the frontline workers reporting to their workplaces amidst the crisis, to finally at least a fourth of the workforce planning to return to work – the office has witnessed quite a radical shift since the beginning of 2020. While […]
Mixed-Use Redevelopment Opportunities – A Gold Mine?
Buildings, like any other product, have a lifecycle – typically with an effective lifespan of about 60-70 years, which might be lesser for industrial structures. Older properties, such as dilapidated multi-family residential complexes, office spaces, shopping centers, manufacturing plants, etc. tend to stand out like sore spots and run the risk of collapse, creating potential […]