Biophilia is the love of living things, and because being around nature benefits our health and wellbeing, Biophilic Design is one of the newest trends in office space planning. Biophilic Design is the practice of integrating elements of nature into our working environment. Research shows that humans have a deep sense of connection with nature. … Continued
We want to let you in on two best-kept secrets. Looking for office furniture solutions that offer great design and value? Envirotech Office & Groupe Lacasse have been working together for over a decade to give their clients the quality and brand they want; offering modern-style office furniture at cost-effective pricing and delivered with exceptional … Continued
In days long ago you could see people smoking everywhere and all the time, a common habit by many at the workplace. Just like smoking, seeing a room full of cubicles, and everyone sitting “chained” to their desks, will be a habit of the past. However, like any habit, quitting sitting can be as challenging … Continued
You are What you Eat: Food Tips for Healthy Bodies and Minds in the Workplace The WELL Building Standard aims to elevate human health and comfort to the forefront of building practices and reinvent buildings that are not only better for the planet—but also for people. WELL has 7 concept categories including air, water, light, fitness, … Continued
How much paper do you use at the office? Are you recycling? Paper consumption is one of the leading topics during Earth Day because how we use it affects our planet, specifically our trees and our waste management. The average office worker in the U.S. uses 10,000 sheets of copy each year. … Continued
Planting Trees for Earth Day at Envirotech Earth Day, celebrated every April 22, is a special day when planet earth gets centre stage. Since 1970, Earth Day has grown to be one of the largest environmental events in the world with over 6M people participating. This event helps to bring awareness to environmental concerns; encouraging … Continued
WELL® is a performance-based system for measuring and certifying features of the built environment that impact human health and well-being, through air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind. It marries best practices in design and construction with evidence-based medical and scientific research – harnessing the built environment as a vehicle to support human health … Continued
On Tuesday, December 15th, 2015, Envirotech Office Systems hosted “Chardonnay, Cheese and CEU ’s”. The CEU event was held at the ARIDO office in Toronto’s Liberty village, and co-sponsored by Envirotech Office Systems and Groupe Lacasse. The event gave local designers and architects a chance to add to their annual CEU credits, network, mingle, and share holiday cheer over wine and … Continued
Who are the best CEOs and what do they do that makes them the best? This year, when the Harvard Review of Business released their list of the Best Performing CEOs in the World, they changed the formula. Instead of looking at just stock market-driven metrics, they looked at how leaders performed in addressing environmental … Continued
Learning from a Company Wide Waste Audit | How much of your office waste is heading to landfills? It’s a question responsible enterprises are asking and, where they aren’t asking of their own volition, government regulations are demanding it of them. Conducting a waste audit leaves nothing to the imagination about how wasteful – or not – … Continued
You might not wear a full costume, but you can get out your alien tentacle headband or your googly-eye glasses for work on Halloween. You might have a jack-o-lantern at the reception desk and you might tempt clients and co-workers alike with tricks and treats in good fun. It doesn’t matter how serious our jobs … Continued
You never know where a good hash tag will take you. Our top five list of what’s trending in #OfficeDesign is full of surprises, contradictions and common sense advice. 5 Things Trending in Office Design for 2015 Trend #1: Confusion by design Procore Technologies in California took everyone’s mind off the drought in that state … Continued
