In this day and age ignoring climate change as a company is out of the question. Even saying you want a greener future is not enough. When talking about sustainability, companies really need to put their money where their mouth is. But did you know that with making conscious choices in office design, your company can already significantly lower its carbon footprint? Discover a couple of tips on lowering your carbon footprint with interior design.
Lighting
Something that’s more obvious is interchanging those energy-guzzlers of incandescent bulbs by their LED counterparts. LED lighting is energy-efficient, long-lasting, reduces energy consumption and lowers utility costs over time.
Another way of energy-efficient lighting, is allowing natural light to come into the office by strategically placed windows and/or skylights.
Circular Furniture
When choosing your office furniture, opt for pieces that are made of recycled or circular materials. Now, what’s the difference between recyclable and circular? Recycled means that the elements of which the object consists, have already acted out another purpose (post- or pre-consumer).
Circular materials can be recycled over and over, without losing value. A circular object can exist out of multiple circular materials, which can, after recycling, easily be separated from one another to make a new object. To be sure if an object is circular, check for a Cradle-to-Cradle certification.
Circularity can be found in furniture as well as in soft flooring. Carpet has so many advantages for an office that it proves beneficial for the employees. Why not choose a soft flooring solution that’s circular too?
Energy-Efficient Appliances
An office without appliances. Sounds weird doesn’t it? We can’t avoid it, appliances cost energy but by choosing energy-efficient ones you can already positively affect your carbon footprint.
Recycling Policy
Using a single bin for all your garbage is no longer acceptable. Incorporate recycling stations throughout the office and make it easy for your employees to dispose of their waste.
Biophilia
Bringing nature inside can not only prove beneficial to your employees’ well-being, but it can also help in many other ways. For example, adding plants to your office enhances aesthetics but also improves indoor air-quality. Plants are natural air-purifiers: they absorb pollutants and release oxygen.
Smart Temperature Control
Enhance the comfort of your workspace and reduce energy waste by installing smart temperature control systems. These improve heating, ventilation, and air conditioning based on occupancy and usage of the room. Did you ever consider the multifaceted benefits of integrating carpet into your office space? Beyond its aesthetic appeal, carpeting not only enhances the overall ambiance but also plays a pivotal role in optimising heating efficiency.
Building a Better and Greener Future
Become a leader in the movement toward an eco-friendlier and more conscious business world, through making sustainable choices in your office design. It’s not only about reducing your company’s carbon footprint, but also setting an example for others to follow. Together for greener workplaces!
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