Shade, daylight and plantings.  Top Marks! Solar Powered Daylight is important. Despite what our alarm clocks may chirp at us, we are conditioned to rise with the growing of the light, actively use that radiance to carry out daily tasks, then wane with the settling of dusk to a dormant state of reflection and rest. Try a weekend of under-stimulation. Unplug, switch off, and avoid inputs. Stay near the windows, or outside where possible. Take it as slow as you can and see how aware you become of the lull to sleep as light fades, or the sensory awakening through the emerging dawn. Light means...

There’s always somewhere it fits. (Photo by Edgar Chaparro on Unsplash) Why plants matter The modern workplace is going through multiple changes. We moved from the ‘traditional’ office plan with visible hierarchy and cubicles for focused work, then to an open plan scenario with flattened hierarchy and a distinct lack of privacy for collaboration. With questions of effectiveness arising in both office plans, the rise of the ‘agile workspace’ has applied the idea of multifunctional spaces, social and quieter areas to cater to all working styles and needs. As work needs change, so will our preference for how we design workspaces. However, notwithstanding the...