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Office landscape: does it work?

M J Brookes1

  • 1Environment Planning, Inc, New York.

Applied Ergonomics
|December 1, 1972
PubMed
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Employees experienced improved aesthetic perceptions after moving to a landscaped office. However, this modern office design also increased perceived noise, reduced privacy, and heightened visual distractions for 120 participants.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental psychology
  • Workplace design
  • Human-computer interaction

Background:

  • Traditional office layouts, such as bull pens and cubicles, are being replaced by open-plan or landscaped designs.
  • Understanding employee perceptions of these new environments is crucial for optimizing workplace functionality and well-being.
  • Previous research indicates a complex relationship between office design and employee satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of transitioning from a conventional office to a landscaped office on employee attitudes and perceptions.
  • To gather employee feedback on aesthetic value, noise levels, privacy, and visual distractions.
  • To inform future office redesigns based on empirical data.

Main Methods:

  • A field study was conducted with 120 employees.

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  • Employee attitudes and perceptions were measured using a semantic scaling instrument before and after the office transition.
  • Data was utilized to inform a redesign of the landscaped office interior.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant positive shift in judgments of aesthetic value was observed post-transition.
    • Employees reported increased perceptions of noise level, loss of privacy, and visual distractions.
    • Challenges were encountered in effectively applying the collected employee data to the redesign process.

    Conclusions:

    • While landscaped offices can enhance aesthetic appeal, they may introduce new challenges related to noise, privacy, and distractions.
    • Integrating employee feedback into office design requires careful consideration of potential trade-offs.
    • Further research is needed to develop strategies for mitigating the negative aspects of modern office environments.