Research Design Connection: Designing Workplaces for Wellbeing
Ruohomaki, Lahtinen, and Relijula studied “the dimensions of a workspace quality that could promote human wellbeing.” They found that “A workspace that can promote human wellbeing supports work tasks and work processes; is ergonomic and accessible to all; respects privacy and the personal need for space; strengthens a sense of control; enhances work flow and engagement; and promotes communication and learning.” Virpi Ruohomaki, Marjaana Lahtinen, and Karl Relijula. 2016. “Salutogenic and User-Centred Approach for Workplace Design.” Intelligent Buildings International, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 184-197. Sally Augustin, PhD, a cognitive scientist, is the editor of Research Design Connections (www.researchdesignconnections.com), a monthly subscription newsletter and free daily blog, where recent and classic research in the social, design, and physical sciences that can inform designers’ work are presented in straightforward language. Readers learn about the latest research findings immediately, before they’re available elsewhere. Sally, who is a Fellow of the American Psychological …
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