Research
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Office architectural design factors (layout openness, distance to amenities, stair availability, window-to-wall ratio) significantly influence occupants' physical activity levels and energy expenditure.
If you design or manage an office, consider placing high-use items (printers, kitchens) further away and making stairs more accessible and attractive. This simple architectural change can increase daily energy expenditure without requiring employees to 'exercise' formally.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Each of the above-mentioned factors has been shown statistically to significantly influence occupants’ activity and energy expenditure.
Why this rating
Observational/correlational study using accelerometers and location mapping; not a randomized controlled trial of design changes.
Source
Physical Activity and Public Health
William L. Haskell et al. · Circulation · 2007
DOI 10.1161/circulationaha.107.185649
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