What Cats on Concrete Teach Us About Sensory Workspace Design
Have you ever noticed how a cat can look perfectly content snoozing on a seemingly hard, plain concrete slab? It’s a common sight, one I’d never given much thought to until reading a fascinating article in Popular Science titled, “Why do cats love concrete slabs? A vet explains.” The answer is a masterclass in the […]
A Transdisciplinary Leap: Mirai’s Yoko Kawai on Measuring Workplace Well-being
We’re excited to announce a groundbreaking paper: “Developing a transdisciplinary and adaptive framework to measure health and well-being for the workplace: the 12 competencies.” As Yoko Kawai, co-founder of Mirai Work Space, I am proud to co-author this vital work. I contributed non-Western and design practitioner’s perspectives to this transdisciplinary effort. Published in the Journal […]
Insights from WELL Summit Tokyo: A Growing Movement Towards Human-Centric Places
The recent WELL Summit Tokyo, hosted by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), was a hub of energy and innovation. It was more than just a conference; it was a vibrant convergence of minds dedicated to a shared vision: creating built environments that prioritize human health and well-being. Attending and presenting at this event was […]
The Rise of ESG in Office Fit-Outs: A Positive Shift for Well-Being and a Wake-Up Call for All
At Mirai Workspace, we are committed to advancing sustainable and people-centric workspaces. This commitment aligns perfectly with recent insights from the latest Cushman & Wakefield Americas Office Fit Out Cost Guide, which highlights a remarkable shift in the industry towards ESG office design. This shift emphasizes the increasing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors […]
Embracing Nature in Workspaces: The Japanese Way of Journeying through Space
At Mirai Workspace, we believe that the design and atmosphere of workspaces significantly impact people’s well-being and productivity. Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of presenting at the Japan Club of Yale School of Management, where I discussed an intriguing concept: “Embodying Nature: The Japanese Way of Journeying through Space.” This presentation was an enriching […]
Success at the 4th Mind & Space Colloquium
Exploring the Influence of Space on the Mind I am thrilled to share the incredible success of the 4th Mind and Space Colloquium, which I had the privilege of organizing as a Lecturer at the Yale School of Architecture. This session, “Measuring & Evaluating Mind in Space,” was a fascinating journey into the intersection of […]
The Strategic Edge of Remote Work: Why Is It Unstoppable?
Exploring the Evolution of Our Work Journey As business and HR leaders, we have witnessed a seismic shift in the way we work, largely catalyzed by advancements in technology and recent global events. The strategic edge of remote work, which was once a luxury or privilege, has now become a central element of modern work […]
“Workspace for Wellbeing as a Business Strategy” Talk
Yoko Kawai of Mirai Work Space discussed the importance of workspace for well-being as a business strategy at the webinar hosted by the Japanese MBA Group in NY (New York MBA-no-kai). We thank you all who attended the event! Yoko conveyed four messages to the eager audience; 1) Investing on the employee well-being is a […]
“Mindfulness and Space” Paper Presented at ACSF
It was my honor to present my paper “Missing Links in Designing Space for Mindfulness in Secular & Communal Settings” at the Architecture, Culture, Spirituality Forum (ACSF) Symposium this month. My paper cries for the urgent and deeper involvement of architecture in supporting mindfulness. It identifies missing links on the path between mindfulness and space […]
Epilogue to the Human-centric Work Environment Series
This is our final and 24th article on the Human-centric Work Environment series. Thank you so much for continuously reading this series for over a year. We felt your presence and attention, which encouraged us to keep writing. We’d like to look back on the narrative we generated, evaluate the current status of the Human-centric […]