Space: the key to an eco-friendly workplace?
23rd November 2015
Maximising floor space is good for any business. It makes your workplace look more appealing to clients, calms the stress levels of your staff members and improve their efficiency. But more importantly, an office that’s less cramped is more likely to be optimised to help the environment.
Just think about it – a workplace with fewer computers crammed together and more efficient use of space will have better air circulation. In turn, it’ll give you a smaller carbon footprint and healthier staff.
With that in mind, we’ve come up with a few top tips to help you maximise the space in your office. Put them into practice and you’ll have a brighter, more aesthetically pleasing workplace.
A floor on a new level
Mezzanine floors are the item du jour for hip media and tech agencies who want to make their shabby office in a warehouse look smarter than Stephen Hawking. But it’s not simply a fashion accessory – it’s the perfect way to economise your space.
So what exactly is a mezzanine floor? Essentially it’s a new level in your workplace supported by steel girders. It can be a costly proposition, but just imagine what you can do with a new floor – set up a VIP area for clients, increase the number of employees under one roof or simply give yourself an uber-massive office to yourself.
Plants for space
Plants might seem like they take up more room, but their inclusion will actually create less mess in the long run.
This is a purely psychological phenomenon. With some greenery dotted around your office, your workplace will be more oxygenated thanks to a neat process known as photosynthesis, in which plants “breathe in” carbon dioxide and “breathe out” oxygen.
With more plants, then, you’ll enjoy a greater intake of oxygen and your head will be clearer, making you less likely to leave mess and clutter around your office.
With more plants, then, you’ll enjoy a greater intake of oxygen and your head will be clearer, making you less likely to leave mess and clutter around your office.
Optimise, optimise, optimise
Using your old dusty Mac is all well and good, but what if it’s not as power efficient as the newer models? Then it’s up to you whether you want to upgrade for better power and space efficiency or to keep using your old machine to keep equipment costs low.
Feng Shui
Feng shui is an ancient eastern spiritual art dating back at least two millennia – but it’s still got relevant things to say about interior design today.
Hire a Feng Shui expert to make some changes to your workplace. Your entire workplace will look AND feel better.
