Sustainable design has been fundamental to offices this past decade. A large portion of our days is spent at work. The average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime. Therefore, companies must create functional spaces that focus on employee’s needs (both performance and health) and make a flaw first impression for clients. At HTP, we are anticipating the evolving needs of innovation and creativity in the workspace.
These modern design trends are taking the industry by storm in 2020:
Pantone Cool Blue
Classic Blue, Pantone’s Color of the year 2020, provides an array of fresh and soothing shades. With many people looking to nature for inspiration, this hue is a timeless choice.
Leatrice Eisman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, says, “we’re living in a time that requires trust and faith, and it’s this kind of constancy and confidence that is expressed by Pantone’s 19-4052 Classic Blue, a solid and dependable blue we can rely on.”
Acoustics and Lighting
Acoustics and lighting play a vital part in the productivity of employees. Many of the modern offices in 2020 have open floor plans that are fueled by the desire for collaboration. With interactive spaces, noise can be an increased concern. According to research, 30 percent of office occupants are happy with the noise levels in the workplace. Irrelevant noise can increase levels of stress, which hurts the success of a company. Excellent acoustic design can address this issue. Here’ s some cost-effective design materials that are ideal for commercial, hospitality, educational and institutional projects:
- Zintra Acoustic Panels
- Seeyond Wall Feature
- LightArt Static and Trellis Acoustics
Caustic Tile
Encaustic tiles show off the personality and style of commercial spaces. It can be applied to both the floors and walls of your workplace for a fresh and new look.
Calm and Quiet Rooms
Mindfulness at work boosts employee morale, increases productivity, and reduces stress. Research shows that:
- 1M+ employees have called in sick due to work-related stress.
- Workplace stress has cost U.S. companies $300 billion annually.
The Calm Booth by Room allows employees to have peace. The booth features a frosted privacy door that functions as a meditation and phone booth.
Resimercial
Resimercial design gives the office home vibes by incorporating residential furniture. At NeoCon 2017 went from being a trend to a design movement. Creating comfortable environments result in employees to wanting to spend time at work. It is a great way to incentivize employees. Companies like Google are investing in resimercial design o increase employee retention, productivity, and creativity.
Daylighting
Daylighting, also known as Natural light, has a powerful effect on employees’ wellbeing, comfort, and productivity. With many Americans spending more time indoors due to working long hours, there is no surprise that there is a want for connection with the earth. Beyond Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) standards, we recognize the ongoing benefits of daylighting.
