Open-plan offices have been widely embraced as a way to improve workplace communication and collaboration by removing the physical barriers between employees. This blog highlights a number of problems that’re preventing open-plan office design from reaching its full potential and details the clever, thoughtful design choices that can overcome them. Balancing openness with zoning to create work environments that optimise collaboration without hindering individual focus, comfort and well-being.
The Problems with Open-Plan Offices & the Design Solutions that Actually Work
Jan 15, 2026
Posted by
Kate Collier
posted in
Well-being,
Acoustics,
Workplace design,
Performance Benefits
Office Flooring: Pros and Cons of 5 Floor Types
Sep 24, 2025
Posted by
Kate Collier
posted in
Well-being,
Acoustics,
Workplace design,
Performance Benefits
Selecting new office flooring can be difficult, with so many different types to choose from. Today, I’m sharing the pros and cons of five common office floors to help you determine which one best fits your budget, practical requirements and design intent.
In this blog we consider the management of acoustics in the workplace and why we believe it is more important now than ever before. Part 2 of this blog goes on to explore HOW FLOOR COVERINGS CAN BE USED TO MANAGEMENT ACOUSTICS.
In Part 1 of this blog, we explored WHY GOOD ACOUSTICS MANAGEMENT MATTERS NOW MORE THAN EVER. In this blog, we explain why, when managing acoustics, the floor is the best place to start.
