building active work cultures with best practices in wellness focused workplace design and programs
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Building Active
Work CulturesBest Practices in Wellness Oriented
Workplace Design & Programs That Work
Stephen M. Frey, Arocordis Design – Moderator
Jessica Hill, VT League of Cities and Towns
Connie Gavin, InvestEAP
Janis Blais – National Life Group
VBSR Spring Conference
May 13, 2015
What does it mean to
build an active work culture?
Why does it matter?
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Prevalence* of Self-Reported Obesity Among U.S. Adults by State and Territory, BRFSS, 2013
*Prevalence estimates reflect BRFSS methodological changes started in 2011. These estimates should not be compared to prevalence estimates before 2011.
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PRGUAM
An obesity epidemic….
VT
Sedentary behavior is rising“ The amount of time a person sits during the day is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and death, regardless of regular exercise, according to a review study published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine.”
The Active WorkplaceA spectrum of choices, from sedentary to active movement
SIT TO STANDSITTING STANDINGLOUNGING & PERCHING
MOVING
Tuning spaces: Their design & furniture to workers’ business, physical & technology
needs
S E D E N T A R Y A C T I V E C A R D I O
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Adapted from J. Webb, A. Schneider – KI, 2014
Implement daylighting
Create a variety of workspaces
Encourage face to face communication
Offer healthy food options
Encourage movement at work (home & play)
Design flexible, open multi-use spaces
Subtly inspire people to take the stairs
Incorporate height-adjustable worksurfaces
Allocate outdoor workspace (choices)
The seven faces of wellness in office design
(An integrative approach)
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VT League of Cities & Towns
City Center Renovations
• Downtown location
• 50 people• 3 depts.• 15,000 sf• Mission
driven statewide reach
Movement & Sociable spaces
Open work areas & hotel spaces
Backyards & huddle rooms
Meeting, Collison and work areas
National Life Group Headquarters
Modernization Project
Design Framework
• Hillside campus location• 700+ people• 3 business units• 250,000 sf (1958 part)
• Mission driven• Long term view
• Local and national
An out of date workplace - before
Values Driven Design Process
PROJECT GOALS
BUSINESS & CULTURE NEEDS
MISSION BRAND & VALUES
SUSTAINABILITY &STEWARDSHIP
Project Goals & Objectives
Workplace Design
Strategies
CREATE AN ENDURING & FLEXIBLE OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK
BETTER ALIGN UPDATED OFFICESTO MISSION BRAND & VALUES
CREATE AN ATTRACTIVE HIGHPERFORMING, SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE
Plan Concept
Circulation & Nodes
Front Yards
Collaboration zones & backyards
Lighting Upgrade – Visual Comfort
Branding Graphics
Reinforcing Mission
Stairs as Wellness Space
Planters & Living Wall – Nature Near
Renovated Cafeteria Servery & Dining
Restrooms for wellbeing