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At Together Architecture, we work with how companies can optimize their square meters to create the best framework for productivity, social relationships and mental well-being. But we are also interested in how working hours and structures affect companies. That is why we have had the pleasure of speaking with Pernille Garde Abildgaard, who is an author, lecturer and adviser to companies and organizations in the implementation of a four-day working week. We have taken

The most creative idea does not necessarily arise at your desk – but rather in a casual conversation with an acquaintance, colleague or stranger. In the research article 'Workspaces That Moves People' by Ben Waber, Jennifer Magnolfi and Greg Lindsay, it is argued that face-to-face interaction is one of the most important activities in an office - and there is a very special reason for that. It is because of the random conversation between

The children's room is often one of the rooms in the home with the worst indoor climate, and this can have consequences for the youngest in the family. Studies show that it is especially at night that the problem is worst. But what does the poor indoor climate mean for your child, and what does it mean that there is a high content of CO2 in the air? A high CO2 level is a sign of a poor indoor climate and can therefore

It was not long ago that the last corona restrictions were lifted. Now everything is little by little back to the normal that we once knew - but something has changed. For some, the restrictions meant more peace, while for others it was a deprivation of social life and the community. With repatriation and hybrid work, our way of thinking about work, community and social gatherings was changed. During the crisis, we kept our distance, both

The Pomodoro technique is a tool for gaining more control over time and tasks and thereby increasing efficiency. The method was developed in 1992 by the Italian-born Francesco Cirillo, who had problems concentrating on his studies. The solution to the problem was a small kitchen clock shaped like a tomato. Hence the name pomodoro, which is Italian and means tomato. The method involves working concentrated on one activity

In the article 'To Change a Habit, Get Extreme. Progressively', Nir Eyal gives a good method of how to break with bad, old habits and build new, good habits. The method can be used by large organizations as well as on an individual level. Building a New Habit An easy way to build a new habit is by coding this new habit together with an existing habit. Eyal gives the example,

The hybrid working life takes up more and more space in the debate about the working life of the future. Hybrid means crossing and alludes to the fact that many employees are offered the opportunity to both work from home and from the company's offices. Few people believe that the hybrid will disappear again. This means that we have to learn more and more about what works best to ensure the greatest well-being of the employees. The article 'What Great Hybrid Cultures Do Differently' from Harvard Business Review

It is often said that the most innovative idea arises at the coffee machine and that creativity is a product that arises in interaction with others. Brainstorming is often one of the tools companies look for when starting a new project that requires new, creative ideas. But brainstorming can be a more killing than creating tool when it comes to creativity. During brainstorming, what is referred to as

The absolute silence, that which occurs for example when we meditate, is important in our busy lives. Meditation and including mindfulness is a good tool for gaining insight into our body, mind and emotions. But it is good for much more than that. Studies show that meditation lowers our blood pressure and can help strengthen our immune system. In addition, a daily practice can help to reduce

Many people think that creativity is something that occurs in groups. That creativity is a characteristic of extroverts, but in reality creativity requires silence and calm. ⁠ At the Plaza de la Merced in Spain sits a bronze statue of the artist Pablo Picasso. He sits on a bench with a notebook in his hand, lost in his own thoughts. ⁠Picasso believed that being lonely was the way to creativity and good

Millennials, the term for people born from 1981 to 1996, are expected to make up as much as 75% of the global workforce in 2025. But with new generations also come new demands. Both Millennials and their successors, Generation Z, differ from their predecessors. They think differently and approach work with a different set of values ​​than previous generations have. For the new generations, it is highly valued that work,

Every Friday off, extended weekend, more time for family and leisure interests, and more profit without losing salary. It almost sounds too good to be true, but nevertheless it is the norm for several Danish companies. These are companies such as the design and furniture company UMAGE, the IT companies IIH Nordic and Abtion and many more. The implementation of a 4-day working week is not a new initiative. The research in the area has