Rudi Bauer & Elena de Kan
The Neuro-Architecture of Productivity: How Work Environments Impact Cognitive Performance
#1about 5 minutes
Defining neuro-architecture for human-centric office design
Neuro-architecture combines neuroscience and architecture to create work environments that positively impact brain function and behavior.
#2about 3 minutes
Designing for cultural differences and neurodiversity
Effective office design must account for cultural variations in concepts like privacy and the diverse cognitive needs of a neurodiverse workforce.
#3about 6 minutes
Adopting a collaborative approach to workplace strategy
Creating an optimal office requires a collaborative process that involves leadership and employees to understand diverse activities and strategic goals.
#4about 4 minutes
Leveraging biophilic design to boost performance
Incorporating natural elements, known as biophilia, is proven to significantly increase employee performance, wellbeing, and focus across all neurotypes.
#5about 4 minutes
Balancing wellbeing with collaboration and innovation
While nature-inspired elements improve wellbeing, the office remains crucial for fostering the accidental learning and innovation that drives business forward.
#6about 5 minutes
Using AI for data-driven and personalized spaces
AI can process large amounts of employee data and assist in generative space planning to create more personalized and effective office layouts.
#7about 4 minutes
Fostering ownership and managing shared spaces
Giving teams ownership over their zones fosters responsibility and belonging, which helps in managing shared resources and challenges like open-office noise.
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