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Moving from single offices to open-plan office landscapes presents visual challenges for Video Display Unit (VDU) operators. This study examines these implications for 85 VDU operators in Scandinavian workplaces.

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Area of Science:

Ergonomics
Environmental Psychology
Occupational Health

Background:

Transitioning to open-plan offices is a common workplace trend.
Single occupancy offices offer distinct visual environments compared to open landscapes.
Video Display Unit (VDU) operators face specific visual demands in their work.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the visual challenges encountered by VDU operators during a workplace office redesign.
To analyze the implications of moving from single occupancy offices to an office landscape.
To provide recommendations for mitigating visual problems in new office environments.

Main Methods:

Longitudinal study tracking 85 VDU operators across three Scandinavian Alcatel-Lucent headquarters.
Observation and analysis of the transition process from single to open-plan office settings.
Qualitative and quantitative assessment of visual challenges.

Main Results:

Significant visual challenges were identified during the office landscape transition.
Factors such as glare, visual clutter, and reduced visual privacy impacted operators.
Adaptation strategies varied among individuals, with some experiencing greater difficulties.

Conclusions:

Office landscape design requires careful consideration of VDU operator visual needs.
Proactive measures are essential to prevent visual discomfort and maintain productivity.
Further research should focus on specific design interventions for open-plan offices.