When you enter any workplace, you should immediately feel good about yourself. Furniture should be arranged organically, colors should be pleasing to the eye, and you should feel meaningful and enthusiastic. But how many times have you walked into a dark and cluttered office that smelled of a mysterious industrial chemical?
The experts concluded that it is imperative to consider all five senses of your workforce when considering workplace design. Everything from eye-pleasing lighting to deliciously soft upholstery and invigorating scents can enhance a space. As we shift from technology and computers in the workspace to designing for people, we must be mindful of all the senses that make us human.
The workplace design trend that uses multi-sensory attributes is biophilic design that focuses on connecting people with nature. To apply this tactic in your own office, consider how to make the interior space more like a natural, natural space. Anything from a living garden wall to an abundance of fresh air and natural light in common areas will do. Some companies use biophilic design to create outdoor meeting spaces such as courtyards and gardens.