Architects can limit the environmental impact building has on our changing climate using their power as specifiers, they just need to take responsibility and do it, says Christine Murray.
Architects can limit the environmental impact building has on our changing climate using their power as specifiers, they just need to take responsibility and do it, says Christine Murray.
Soundproof pods, saddle-shaped chairs, adjustable-height desks and wobble boards were in abundance at Stockholm Furniture Fair last week, as privacy and wellbeing become essential aspects of office furniture design
Architects have an urgent mission, says Chris Precht, to bring food production back into the centre of our cities.
What is the difference between sound and noise? How to I cover up the sound of the sales team in my open plan office? All your questions answered and more.
Have you ever walked into a Starbucks or a Costa and felt like the shop itself was giving you a gentle hug? The smells and the colours, the muzak in the background.
Have you ever wondered why?
There are some things in life that seemed to be debated for years with no clear answer, remain or to leave? Should the voting age be 16? Is an open or closed office environment better?
Here at Cupaz we are passionate about sustainability, and the environment. We work with a variety of suppliers who are dedicated to their environmental promises, we are suppliers of Humanscale who have recently bought out their new chair which is made of recycled fishing nets. Cupaz make a promise to remove all waste as ethically as possible and even in our offices recycling is a priority.
In the 1950’s, The Lancet published the results of a study between bus drivers and bus conductors, the results of which showed that the bus drivers had twice the risk of developing heart disease, compared to the conductor colleagues. Why? Simply because they spent so much longer sitting down. The lesson learnt? Standing is good for you and we don’t do enough of it.
With the world waking up to the realities of one use plastics, people are slowly realising how long things can take to decompose. Planet Earth 2 has spurred a world wide call to action to address the UK's attitude to waste. Has your company moved with the tides and started your eco journey or are you waiting in the wings?