For many, the future of the workplace is green. We’re not talking about a few office plants, but the imperative need for sustainability.
Most employees spend a large portion of their time at the office and, as more and more businesses wake up to the fact that sustainability isn’t just a trend, they look to their workplace for ways to make an impact.
An eco office fit out is a great solution for businesses to become more climate positive. In fact, implementing green office solutions within your workplace can dramatically impact the environment, changing the way your workforce functions and reduce a company’s carbon footprint.
What is an Eco Office Fit Out?
A sustainable office fit out uses green commercial interiors such as reusable materials and fabrics, eco-friendly designs that improve energy efficiency and many other solutions to minimise the waste and pollution created in the workplace.
Another large focus for our designers and project managers at Gravity Office Interiors is wellbeing – not only for the planet, but for staff too. Many of our sustainable office solutions take care of the climate and the workforce; biophilic design can purify oxygen levels throughout the office, reduce the levels of CO2 omitted and also relax staff by connecting them with the many benefits found in nature.
Key Features of a Sustainable Office Fit Out
Whilst every workplace is unique, there are a few key features used within most eco office designs. If you’re interested in a climate positive workplace, here’s a few green office solutions:
- Living Walls – Living walls can breathe a breath of fresh air into a workspace. Not only do they look great, office plants can mitigate levels of CO2 produced by a business each working day.
- Sustainable Fabrics – The recyclable elements of all furniture specified will be closely considered. Incorporating sustainable fabrics throughout an eco office fit out can help to minimise the volume of waste left to pollute landfills and our in-house designers can help guide you.
- Carbon Neutral Carpet Tiles – Even updating your office flooring can have an impact on the climate. One of many solutions to consider is to swap your old carpet to a 100% recycled nylon tile, which is also carbon neutral throughout its full product life cycle.
- Decorative Bark Feature Wall – Bring the outside in with a textured bark wall. This handcrafted, decorative office feature uses eco-friendly and natural materials.
- LED Office Lighting – Swapping your existing fluorescent office lighting for LED alternatives can not only help with energy efficiency, but has a softer glow to minimise eye strain, headaches and other negative impacts on the workforce.
How Much Will an Eco Office Fit Out Cost?
So, you’ve decided you’re ready to upgrade your office and workplace ethos with a green office fit out – the next step is to gain an idea of project costs.
Our fit out cost calculator offers an indicative cost for your commercial interiors project. All you have to do is select an eco office fit out, enter your details and we’ll take care of the rest! One of our experts will also be in touch to finalise your project costs.
Once you’ve gathered an idea of your project’s budget expectation, we offer complete fit out services, managing your project end to end. As interior fit out specialists, our industry connections means we have the knowledge to source sustainable office solutions, at the best value. What’s more, you’ll receive a project manager who will act as a main point of contact, removing the hassle of organising suppliers and fitters, and also keeping on top of your fit out costs.
Green Office Fit Outs by Gravity Office Interiors
Did you know we have our own sustainability initiatives? The fit out industry alone is responsible for 40% of energy within a building, and 300 tonnes of office materials are offloaded into our landfills every year. As industry experts, we believe in leading by example, so you can rest assured you’re working with fit out specialists that care about the environment.
The client is at the heart of each of our office fit out projects. To us, it’s important that we understand what each client wants from their workplace, and their values. If the climate is an important value to your business, get in touch to discuss your eco fit out today.
