A student creates a design that improves the mental health and productivity of employees

As a result of the growing trend to improve work environments and make them more attractive and suitable for employees, Emirati student Aisha Taher at the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, in an innovative step that combines creativity and sustainable solutions, a project aimed at development. the work environment by integrating nature with the elements of the place.

The interactive design, titled “Green Work Environment,” seeks to increase mental health and productivity within workplaces by creating a vital connection between people and nature, even in enclosed spaces.

Student Aisha, who studies product design, says she was inspired by the idea from her studies at the institute to emphasize the importance of communicating with nature and its positive impact he has the psychological state and focus of the work, noting that it was for design. a work environment that would not just be a place to sit and work, but a stimulating place that supports the psychological and general health of employees.

She said the project aims to create a smart ecosystem within work environments, combining modern technology and natural elements to create a healthy and interactive work environment. This system relies on the use of smart plants, dynamic lighting that mimics daylight, and natural sounds that adapt to daily activities.

She said that the design consists of several innovative elements that interact with nature in an integrated way within the work environment, as she distributes smart plants in the office to pre -innovative, that interacts with the surrounding environment through sensors that measure air quality, oxygen levels, and humidity, and display the results in real time through screens in place, allowing loads – work to monitor and improve the working environment according to the weather.

It also adopted natural lighting that is similar to daylight, as it gradually changes throughout the day to reflect the natural periods of the sun, which helps to achieve a balance between work and any rhythm. -ological of the body.

Interactive nature sounds have been introduced through an audio system that emits sounds inspired by nature, such as splashing water, wind sounds, and birds providing a relaxing and comfortable environment for concentration, thereby increasing the productivity of workers in the area.

He provided green spaces for relaxation, by allocating corners inside the office inspired by nature, which included small waterfalls and natural plants, to give employees places to relax and rejuvenating away from work pressures.

Creativity and positivity

Student Aisha said the design, which is considered a new step towards balancing sustainable work environments between technology and nature, aims to increase productivity and innovation in work environments, as the combined elements of nature work to improve the psychological state and reduce stress levels. .

Pointing out that the connection between the environment and nature not only contributes to improving the atmosphere within the office, but also increases the level of environmental awareness, improves the mental health of employees work, encouraging them and making them more creative and innovative, and also increasing their level of satisfaction and productivity.