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  • Occupational health
  • Environmental psychology
  • Behavioral science

Background:

  • Limited research exists on how internal building design influences physical activity.
  • Understanding these relationships is crucial for promoting healthier work environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between internal building design features and physical activity.
  • To examine the relationship between building design and sedentary behaviors among workers.

Main Methods:

  • 114 full-time workers wore activity monitors for 4 workdays.
  • Participants completed surveys on worksite design features and desk type.
  • General linear models analyzed the association between design features and activity/sedentary time.

Main Results:

  • Positive association found between internal design scores and occupational physical activity.
  • Each additional internal design feature correlated with an increase of 64.5 steps/hr.
  • Desk job workers exhibited significantly lower steps/hr and higher sitting time.

Conclusions:

  • Internal design features in workplaces can promote increased physical activity.
  • These features may contribute to reducing sedentary time during work hours.
  • Further longitudinal research is recommended to confirm the impact of design modifications.