Last week, Herman Miller's Betty Hase wrote a short article on what makes us feel "at home". It's a very good question. Why do we immediately feel comfortable—or uncomfortable—when we enter a building for the first time? Why is it so easy to relax on a patio? Why in an enclosed room do we prefer to face the door? The following excerpts are from her article. To see the full post, click here.

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There hundreds of ways to make your office more eco-friendly and you can view our related posts here. This week, we wanted to mention a few simple things you can do to help your office become environmentally-friendly. Below, we found an article by Julia Mahlen, an environmental advocate and freelance writer, with simple measures that will have great positive effects on the environment that are incredibly easy for your team to implement.

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In February, Herman Miller invited students to pick up a camera, gather some friends, and make a video that answers the question “What makes your campus green?” The results are in!

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This shouldn't surprise you. Our bodies aren’t designed to stay in one position for long periods of time. That goes for sitting or standing. Studies have found back injuries are as likely for those who sit all day as those who stand. That’s why it's a smart idea to do both throughout their day.

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When given the opportunity to design a better chair for patients, Herman Miller spoke with caregivers, patients, and other support personnel to find out what works and what doesn’t. They also consulted with ergonomists, physical therapists, and gerontologists to understand the recovery process. The result? The Nala Patient Chair by Nemschoff.

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A desk that moves? It only makes sense. You move. Your chair moves. So, why not your desk? The Envelop is the first desk designed to help you, your chair, your desk, and computer work together for better health and comfort.

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ol li {margin-bottom: 14px;} strong {color: #009BC9;} The new year is just about here, and perhaps it's time to upgrade the one piece of office equipment you are closest with - your chair! Most people don’t know exactly what questions to ask beyond “is it comfortable?” and “is it attractive?” – but we have some answers for you!

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The holidays are upon us and it's time to decorate! Dead trees and energy-hungry lights are probably not the top choices for those of you who are eco-conscious. Luckily, there are lots of green products to choose from. If you need some ideas to get started, we've listed a few in this blog post.

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Offices are typically more insulated as compared to the homes. As a result, the air is not circulated, which leads to lack of fresh air, which in turn can lead to allergies and other conditions. Chronic allergies can affect the performance of the employees negatively, which of course can affect the bottom line. These issues may be mitigated by installing a good office air purifier - but let's a closer look at the factors.

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A study at the Unversity of California, Los Angeles has found that companies that voluntarily adopt international "green" practices have employees who are more than 15% more productive than the average.

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