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AFFORDANCES  AFFORDANCES APPLIED TO SPACE

 One of the central purposes of science is prediction - “when these conditions exist, this is what happens”. The purpose of applying Affordances to interior spaces
 THE WORKER / WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIP  is the same. If we create a space with these characteristics, it is reasonable to expect these behaviors from the inhabitants of that space. That is why every
 principle we apply has a scientific/evidence-based backing.

 AFFORDANCE  •  (noun)
 The characteristics of an object or space that encourages a
 particular behavior, or—put more simply—the opportunity
 for action.
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 WHY AFFORDANCES MATTER
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 A workspace is much more than a container for people.    1  5
 And it’s much more than a tool used to perform a task.
 A well-designed workspace participates in performing the
 task, enabling optimal human performance -                2
 cognitively, emotionally, and physically.    1  7  5

 The Haworth Global Design & Innovation team’s studies have   6
 identified 10 core Affordances vital to human performance
 in any workspace, and critical to the design of an Organic   2
 Workspace®. When applied effectively, they help create the   12  10
 conditions that support well-being, allow people to do their   7
 best work, and enhance the workplace experience.  2   9
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 COGNITIVE                                                                             8
 Doing your
 “mind’s best work”                                                                            11
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    COGNITIVE                                    EMOTIONAL                               PHYSICAL
 EMBEDDING  EXTERNALIZATION  ACCESS  INSULATION  AUTHENTICITY  WELL-BEING  AFFINITY  ANTHROPOMETRICS  AMBIENTS(S)  MOVEMENT



 1.  Off-Loading  5.  Communication  9.  Exchange   11. Comfort  1.  Balance  5.  Autonomy  9.  Belonging  1.  Functional  3.  Acoustics  7.  Activity-based
 2.  Persistence  6.  Interpretation  10. Sourcing  12. Focus  2.  Grounding  6.  Inspiration  10. Engagement  2.  Static  4.  Air Quality  8.  Interaction
 3.  Recall  7.  Mode    13. Meaning  3.  Interest  7.  Recovery  11. Interaction       5.  Lighting  9.  Physiology
 EMOTIONAL  PHYSICAL  Switching
 Nuturing your   Supporting your   4.  Reminding  8.  Uncovery  14. Stimulus    4.  Legibility  8.  Security  12. Organizational   6.  Thermal
                                                               Culture
                                                                                          Comfort
                        Control
 psychological state  corporal needs
                                                             13. Trust
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