With 90% of our time spent indoors, and a third of our lives spent in an office, it comes as little surprise that our fitness is greatly compromised. Human-beings are designed to move, so long periods of time spent in one place can create havoc on our body and mind.
Having highlighted the health issues that come with sedentary behaviour including cardiovascular disease, Type 2 Diabetes and depression, the WELL Building Standard™ actively promotes physical activity and discourages long periods of sitting within an environment. Furthermore, it identifies the design pitfalls that address these familiar health challenges, often exacerbated by buildings.
With its specific focus on the necessity of seven natural elements including air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind within a built environment, many of these problems can be easily overcome. Its key incentive incorporates areas that endorse active furniture, physical active opportunities and building spaces that promote active movement.
Ergonomic furniture for wellbeing
The use of intelligent furniture design can be the optimal solution for a more ‘People First’ approach to improved health and wellbeing. By focusing on every area of the built environment from walls to seating, users can benefit from the inclusion of movement-centric solutions to retain a healthy fitness level.
Ergonomic workstations are proving to be a popular inclusion for modern workspaces. With work areas designed to promote both sitting and standing for greater movement, physical strain on the body can be vastly reduced. Giving your employers a choice illustrates your investment in their health and wellbeing and goes a long way in increasing organisational productivity.
Frovi promote attractive and functional furniture that is in line with the WELL Building Standard. With a vast table and seating range that encourages user-wellbeing.
