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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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