In the post-pandemic work landscape, organizations face the complexities of hybrid work models and evolving workplace cultures, with the psychological construct of attachment (the emotional bond that forms between individuals and their environment ) playing a crucial role in employees' connection to their work environment. In the workplace, this bond is characterized by feelings of security, support, acceptance, and belonging. A strong attachment can lead to enhanced employee performance, satisfaction, and well-being, which are essential for organizational success. This research aims to develop a systematic methodology to help companies understand and shape spatial and digital frameworks that foster strong psychological attachments among employees.
Read the Abstract >>Change in education is slow and public construction is often a challenging process to explore 'the new'. There is a continual struggle to break free from conventional "best practice" models shaping educational architecture and the legacies of an education system prioritizing standardization and compliance within school culture. Public institutions face shifts in student populations from the pandemic, moving students from urban to suburban or rural areas and impacting funding and resources in urban schools. Current school buildings need to foster belonging and innovation, requiring a transformation in design and construction practices to address systemic inequity and prepare learners for a complex future.
Read the Abstract >>At this crucial time of changing work demands, we see a great opportunity to understand and solve challenges in the modern office. Our team, with expertise in industrial design, architecture, cognitive neuroscience, data science, and behavioral psychology, aims to develop an affordable solution that makes office spaces feel more like home and fits easily into current flexible work environments.
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The ONEder Grant Program supports new or evolving research into how design influences the human experience. By empowering architects and designers to explore the impact of design on environments that shape us, we help to uncover new perspectives on engagement, technology, design, wellness, network science and ESG applied to the workplace. Since 2019, twenty one $20,000 grants have been awarded to A + D firms across Northern California and Washington.