Howdy, office-space pioneers! We’ve got an incoming transmission for you. Make yourself comfortable, take a sip from your cosmic juice and take five minutes to find out more about what can be done to improve your office well-being.
UNIVERSE OF WELL-BEING
by hbreavis
Join our quest to make your office more than a place to work, but a place that fosters health, happiness and well-being!
Headaches, fatigue and loss of concentration can all develop from negative work environments. Many work spaces can be inherently stressful. With only a few seemingly simple changes, we can drastically improve the quality of life in any office!
So it’s time to make a change!
We’ve prepared an interactive map of our ‘Universe of Well-Being’ for you to explore. It will give you an insight on how both habitat and environment impact you. We will share our ideas to help you make improvements which will create a more holistic and comfortable workplace.
Become a pioneer!
make your office a better and healthier place to work!
Naturae
Buildings, walls, highways, cars… Did we just describe your view from the office? Let us just share a really interesting finding with you – research shows that people who took a 40-second micro break in a green environment demonstrated higher concentration levels afterwards.
Explorers who are provided a natural view, and given company benefits tend to be happier during their office days. We also ensure mental well-being through the design of our buildings – with the right height of the ceilings, adaptable spaces and positive aesthetic.
Lux
If you’re tired of spending eight hours a day in a room more reminiscent of a basement than an office, then we’ve got some advice for you. Changing your work environment can immediately improve the quality of office life. If you have little or no access to natural light during your office day, it’s likely to impede on your ability to achieve.
We provide illumination aligned with circadian rhythm to minimize negative impact to the human body. The application of these guidelines showed a boost to productivity of up to 10%.
Aether
How many times have you been at work and only four hours into the office day, and you’re already tired? Your eyelids start feeling heavy, and even the simplest tasks can feel strenuous. But hey, don’t worry! It’s not really your fault and it is probably just related to CO2 levels.
We create optimal indoor air quality to support the health and well-being of the building occupants by reducing the pollutants through filtration, insulation and purification. We also put emphasis into monitoring the ventilation effectiveness, humidity and mould control. Most importantly, smoking is prohibited in our buildings.
Pax
Are you already qualified to become a Traffic Monitoring Manager thanks to the ‘opportunity’ of hearing every vehicle on the road pass by your window? According to recent studies, 17,000 UK citizens suffer from a ringing in their ears because of excessive noise in their workplace. Time to change your job? Maybe it’s just a matter of your office space.
We have established requirements to create a distraction-free, productive and comfortable indoor environment with thermal control, accessible design and by preventing noises from the exterior and between the rooms.
Vitae
What did you have for lunch today? Eating unhealthy is linked with a 66% reduction in productivity, so by choosing healthier options you can become more efficient throughout the day! After all, you know what they say; an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
At HB Reavis we ensure that fresh, wholesome foods are available, while limiting unhealthy ingredients. We encourage better eating habits by providing nutritional information such of sugar content and listing artificial ingredients.
Moveo
When did you last get a chance to exercise? If you can’t remember when you last wore your trainers then it’s time to make a change. The good news is that a little bit of exercise goes a long way.
By exercising for just five minutes a day you can reduce your risk of recurring headaches, neck, shoulder and lower back pains by as much as 49%.
We allow for the seamless integration of exercise into everyday life by providing active design, bicycle storage, and educating people on the importance of leading an active life.
Aquarium
Imagine yourself standing in a boardroom, ready to present your ideas to the company, but suddenly the words escape you even after all of your prep work. You begin to fumble your way through the presentation, struggling to remember. Did you know that just 2% dehydration could lead to a loss of immediate memory? Who knew a glass of water could make all the difference in business.
At Aquarium we provide pure and fresh water through systems which undergo regular quality testing and ensure the availability of clean water throughout the day.
