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Workplace design

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The workplace today is a result of historical innovations that were designed to make the workplace a productive environment. However the world of work continues to change, and the design factors that once were helpful are adding less value than they once did.

Here are a set of principles and practices you can use in designing offices and workplaces.

Work patterns: How we work differently.
Working spaces: Patterns of space we use.
Overall design principles: Basic guidelines for workplace design.
Physical design principles: Principles for the solid stuff.
Physical layout elements: Aisles, pillars and so on make a difference.
Psychological principles: Basic human needs are important.
Office design: Principles for creating good offices.
Workstation design: Designing the desk where people sit.
Workplaces for teams: Building places where people can work together.
Designing experiences: Within your workplace, for all who visit and work there.

Workplace design

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