Orgatec has always shown a cultural approach to ergonomics and well-being.
These trends have widely spread and the last edition demonstrated that the People Based Working vision is based on the motto “health (of the employees) is the new wealth”.
We propose in the photogallery some of the most interesting heathy solutions.
It is no longer a novelty to hear about mindfulness in the workplace, or areas dedicated to concentration or fitness sessions that companies offers to their employees.
The themes of Wellness and Indoor Health have an increasingly importance in the workplace project, especially since well-being has become measurable thanks to the WELL rating system, and well-being can contribute to the certification of the entire building with increase in value.
Next by Actiu, a work in progress software, to measure the main factors for indoor comfort (light, noise, temperature, wet..)
Elena Veneziani, UL Environment Business Development Manager, quoted:
“Orgatec confirmed the office furniture industry is paying growing attention and is more and more committed to circularity, sustainability and the wellness of human beings.
That aligns with UL‘s mission of working to help the places where we live and work to become safer, more sustainable and healthier.
Manufacturing companies of office furniture are more and more looking at designing products that can be reused or repurposed during their life cycle in order to provide more flexibility and longer life time to products.
Moreover the higher attention toward the health and wellbeing of occupant is leading the companies in using material that respect more rigorous requirements in terms of emission of volatile organic compounds. At last the working space is becoming more and more “active” with adjustable desks and areas that can be personalized and provide different ways of working of an increasingly different workforce with different needs”.
In line with this trend UL is a trusted and credible partner and support the industry, in Italy as all over the world through certification, testing, verification solutions, standards and educational programs.
Sustainability
It is a vision that inspire design and Circular Economy,
as Anne Salditt, Marketing Director Central Europe at Interface, explains:
See also the article about sustainability at Orgatec.
Acoustic comfort
Don’t confuse acoustic comfort with sound absorption!
Dynamic ergonomics
We have to move! Sit-stand desks and smart task chair are our fellows.
Nurus Take 5, an approach to minimize health problems caused by sitting for long periods of time, help you utilize your breaks in the most efficient way possible, and increase your motivation.
Air Quality
IoT and smart technology for automated ventilation and antimicrobial systems.
Synesthesia
Perceptive and emotional qualities. The textile is the leading element for a domestic mood in the workplace.
The Caimi Brevetti ’s acoustic solutions Snowsound and Snowsound Fiber technology- are GreenGuard certificated.
