Rudi Bauer & Elena de Kan

The Neuro-Architecture of Productivity: How Work Environments Impact Cognitive Performance

Stop designing for aesthetics and start designing for brains. Learn how neuro-architecture creates workspaces that boost cognitive performance and well-being.

The Neuro-Architecture of Productivity: How Work Environments Impact Cognitive Performance
#1about 5 minutes

Defining neuro-architecture for human-centric office design

Neuro-architecture combines neuroscience and architecture to create work environments that positively impact brain function and behavior.

#2about 3 minutes

Designing for cultural differences and neurodiversity

Effective office design must account for cultural variations in concepts like privacy and the diverse cognitive needs of a neurodiverse workforce.

#3about 6 minutes

Adopting a collaborative approach to workplace strategy

Creating an optimal office requires a collaborative process that involves leadership and employees to understand diverse activities and strategic goals.

#4about 4 minutes

Leveraging biophilic design to boost performance

Incorporating natural elements, known as biophilia, is proven to significantly increase employee performance, wellbeing, and focus across all neurotypes.

#5about 4 minutes

Balancing wellbeing with collaboration and innovation

While nature-inspired elements improve wellbeing, the office remains crucial for fostering the accidental learning and innovation that drives business forward.

#6about 5 minutes

Using AI for data-driven and personalized spaces

AI can process large amounts of employee data and assist in generative space planning to create more personalized and effective office layouts.

#7about 4 minutes

Fostering ownership and managing shared spaces

Giving teams ownership over their zones fosters responsibility and belonging, which helps in managing shared resources and challenges like open-office noise.

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