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Reducing Sitting <\/strong> Feeling Better <\/strong> Easy to Use<\/strong> Increasing Productivity<\/strong> Improvements Outside of Work <\/strong> \u201cAs the operator of the Fitwel Certification System, we see the continuous demand for research and data to support and drive the implementation of healthy design strategies,\u201d says Abbie Watts, senior researcher at the Center for Active Design, \u201cThe \u2018Stand Up to Work\u2019 study is an important piece of research that grounds our workplace initiatives and contributes to the larger body of research that supports how we make the connection between health and the design of the built environment.\u201d<\/p>\n Ology <\/a> with Active Touch, designed to promote user movement and wellbeing, includes two control options: Simple Touch, which empowers people to effortlessly move the desk up or down without taking their eyes off their work, and Active Touch, which reminds workers to change posture with gentle desk motions.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t Migration<\/a> height-adjustable desk\/bench allows users to transition from seated to standing height postures throughout the day, stimulating mental and physical activity. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t Bivi<\/a> desk system stands out in the workplace. Its modular design and many accessories bring a sense of startup culture to any workplace.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t The Activa and Activa Lift 2<\/a> desks are highly ergonomic and offer different height-adjustable versions in a single design. Its modular construction allows very easy assembly and reconfiguration.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t Study participants said reminders would help them stand more often. The Steelcase Rise app syncs with height-adjustable desks and benches featuring Active Touch controllers for personalized wellbeing in the workplace (available Winter 2018).<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n \u201cThe health of any organization is dependent on the wellbeing of its most important asset \u2013 its employees,\u201d says Lynne Sullivan, director, Steelcase Wellbeing consulting. \u201cThis study proves that adjustable workstations are an essential part of a workplace that considers the physical, cognitive and emotional wellbeing of its people.\u201d Giving people the option for movement throughout their day, provides them with choice and control over their workspace \u2014 improving wellbeing and engagement<\/a>.<\/p>\n This most recent study adds to a body of research which Steelcase previously synthesized to identify dimensions of wellbeing that can be impacted by the design of the physical environment, you can read more about this on Wellbeing: A Bottom Line Issue<\/a>.<\/p>\n One of those dimensions is cultivating vitality in the workplace. Creating the right type of environment can boost people\u2019s motivation and performance within a relatively short time. Design considerations from Steelcase include:<\/p>\n Focusing on physical wellbeing is one critical part of designing workplaces that help people move, think and feel better. Research such as \u201cStand Up to Work\u201d continues to demonstrate that height-adjustable desks can be an important part of a strategy to design for the holistic wellbeing of people.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a research-driven design firm that\u2019s committed to health, wellbeing and sustainability, \u2018Stand Up to Work\u2019 was a particularly important project for us,\u201d says John Haymaker, director of research at Perkins+Will. \u201cThe results validate many of our workplace design decisions, and provide the concrete proof points that data-driven clients are looking for when choosing design solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n The published \u201cStand Up to Work\u201d study is available to download now<\/a>. An executive summary, including a review of the methodology and implications derived from the research, is available now<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The new \u2018Stand Up to Work\u2019 study finds height-adjustable workstations help people be more productive, concentrate better and improve overall health even after leaving the office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":22137,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"topic":[672],"class_list":["post-20337","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","industry-workplace","topic-wellbeing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nPeople who received height-adjustable desks<\/a> reported a 17 percent reduction in sitting three months into the study, a trend that remained at the one year mark.<\/p>\n
\nPeople (47%) with height-adjustable desks reported a significant reduction in upper back, shoulder or neck discomfort.<\/p>\n
\nPeople (88%) with height-adjustable desks reported they were convenient to use after 12 months.<\/p>\n
\nPeople (65%) with height-adjustable desks reported increased productivity after one year and also reported better concentration ability. In addition, they said they were more active, refreshed, awake, limber and energetic.<\/p>\n
\nPeople (65%) said height-adjustable workstations positively impacted their health outside of the workplace.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/steelcase-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/c_fill,dpr_auto,q_70,h_656,w_1166\/v1519988818\/www.steelcase.com\/eu-en\/2018\/03\/02\/18-0101460.jpg\")
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\nBring nature in with daylight, views, ventilation, patios, etc.
\nSupport active, healthy lifestyles with centrally located stairways, outdoor walking paths, bicycle racks, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n