The outdoors has become a significant component of the modern office. Companies are putting a premium on creating outdoor spaces that spark inspiration and innovation—giving employees the option to stand up from their desks and cubicles, step outside, and be renewed by daylight, fresh air, and nature.
From having park-like spaces with shaded areas, and seating, to large patio spaces on rooftops for open-air presentations and after-hours cocktail receptions, workers are given new types of spaces where they can work, eat, and interact in. This emerging trend has been shaking up how offices look.
If you haven’t yet, you should definitely consider saying “yes” to outdoor offices. Here are top 4 reasons why:
1) Benefits to Well-Being
Whenever you get close to nature, you do your overstressed brains and bodies a favor. Science proves that we feel more relaxed in natural, pleasant surroundings. Greeneries, water features, and sunlight support our well-being. It helps lower stress hormones, enhances concentration, and reduces mental fatigue and other illnesses. It does wonders!
2) Work Performance Boost
The positive impact of being outdoors is also evident in the quality of our work. Think about it—when you are relaxed, inspired, and healthy, creativity naturally flows. Your performance is a couple of times better than when you were stressed but still had to push yourself to work. Being exposed to nature improves attention skills, cognitive thinking, and creative problem solving—paving the conceptualization of spontaneous ideas that can lead to innovation.
3) Attraction and Retention of Top Talent
The happiness and satisfaction of top talent is crucial in building a strong business and team culture. When they are driven to perform excellently, passionate to serve, and loyal to the company’s vision, you gain an irreplaceable asset. Giving them stimulating work areas, and elevating their experience in the workplace through unique amenities can truly make a difference. By showing how much you care about their welfare, you can attract and retain the best of the best.
4) Sustainability
Designing outdoor spaces provides an opportunity for business owners to embrace sustainability and eco-friendliness. Sustainable materials and energy-efficient solutions can take center stage. Lush green walls, and gardens in a patio can also become a natural oasis for butterflies and bees.
Let’s talk about inspirational outdoor solutions that will perfectly suit your business and culture. Contact TRBI today.
“Go outside, often, sometimes in a wild place. Bring friends, or not. Breathe.”
-Florence Williams (Author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative)
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