{"product_id":"designing-neuroinclusive-workplaces-isbn-9781394309337","title":"Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssist the growing neurodivergent population with strategic adjustments to physical spaces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesigning Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sensory Processing and Cognitive Well-Being in the Built Environment\u003c\/i\u003e explores how to employ strategic spatial zoning and sequencing, sensory zones, patterns, textures, colors, lighting, and soundscaping to create spaces that cater to the various sensory needs of neurodivergent individuals, who now make up 1\/5 of the world's population. This group possesses unique strengths that can be harnessed if they are in environments designed to be welcoming and supportive of their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by Kay Sargent of HOK, a leader in the field of workplace design and architecture, this groundbreaking book argues that even minor adjustments to physical spaces can drive giant improvements in cognitive function, fulfillment, and belonging for both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome of the topics explored in this book include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReimagining the design of offices and workplaces through a neuroinclusive lens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptimizing spaces to accommodate hypersensitivities across all six work modalities, ranging from focused tasks to collaborative endeavors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInclusion practices to boost productivity in the workplace and transform high-stress environments into more welcoming and functional spaces for everyone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with practical, actionable strategies for designing spaces that embrace and empower individuals across the neurodiversity spectrum, \u003ci\u003eDesigning Neuroinclusive Workplaces\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely, essential read for all forward-thinking HR, DEI, and accessibility teams, as well as architects and interior designers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xi \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Framing the Issue 1\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrigin Story 1 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pitfalls of Well-Intentioned Design 7 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Neurodiversity 8 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Opportunities 9 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Growing Awareness 11 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHOK’s Research on Designing for Inclusion 13 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Neuroinclusive Design 13 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Defining Neurotypes 17\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Neurodivergence 18 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeurodiversity and Mental Health 28 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Great for Business 35\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Business Case for Neurodiversity 35 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCognitive Diversity: Breaking Down Groupthink 37 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact on Business Performance 38 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenges and Accommodations 40 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning Inclusive Workplaces 40 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Human Functioning and Sensory Processing 45\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Interconnected Systems 46 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSensory Processing: Foundation and Mechanisms 49 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSensory Thresholds and Processing Challenges 52 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping Mechanisms and Perception Variances 56 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning for Diverse Functioning 59 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Sensory Intelligence 63\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Sensory Matrix™ 63 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Survey Findings 79\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurvey One: All Neurodivergent Populations 79 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveys Two and Three: Mixed Neurotype Population 81 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurvey Four: Mixed Neurotype Scientific Population 89 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenges in the Built Environment 93 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurvey Five: ZHAW ADD\/ADHD Sensory Challenges Survey 103 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Strategies and Recommendations 107 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Senses and Degree of Stimulation 109\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccommodating Sensory Needs 110 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual 111 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuditory 115 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactile 118 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOlfactory 119 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGustatory 120 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProprioception, Interoception, and Vestibular 121 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Environmental Influences 127\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeuroaesthetics and the Built Environment 128 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Factors Affecting Workplace Comfort 128 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples of Design 130 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElements of Design 131 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Other Elements to Consider 155\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiophilia 155 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWayfinding 159 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultisensory Rooms 161 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety and Well-Being 165 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus Flow 168 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Degrees of Inclusive Design 175\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessible Design 175 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUniversal Design 176 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents ix \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInclusive Design 177 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquitable Design 181 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 HOK’s Approach to Inclusive Design 189\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizational DNA 190 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Personas, Work Settings, and Gathering Profiles 193 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSix Work Modes 198 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpatial Sequencing 199 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower of the 6 to the 48 201 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJourney Mapping 202 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Steps Toward Designing for Inclusion 205\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedefining Disability 206 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Inclusive Workplaces 207 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Design Considerations 217\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Premise of Inclusive Design 217 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSix Modalities of Work 223 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHOK’s Design Considerations 233 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 The Three-Legged Stool 243\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeg One: Addressing Operational Strategies 244 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeg Two: Designing an Inclusive Built Environment 247 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeg Three: Enabling Individual Adjustments 248 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Going Forward 255\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing Awareness and Increasing Diagnosis 256 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnological Developments 260 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Landscape 261 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Comprehensive Approach 263 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfterword 265 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 267 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 305 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 309 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat We Do 313 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 315\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKAY SARGENT\u003c\/b\u003e is the Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors, at HOK, a leading organization in the field of workplace design and architecture. She sits on the Delos Advisory Board alongside renowned wellness and sustainability advocates and is the winner of the IFMA Distinguished Author Award for research on neurodiversity.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo often, our work environments are not designed for productivity or inclusion. And while that can certainly be an inconvenience for neurotypical people, it can be downright exclusionary for neurodivergent people who might find it impossible to work in a poorly designed work environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDesigning Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sensory Processing and Cognitive Well-Being in the Built Environment\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned inclusive workplace design expert Kay Sargent delivers a practical and startlingly insightful new take on how to create spaces that work for neurodivergent individuals while helping everyone thrive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll learn how to employ strategic spatial zoning and sequencing, sensory zones, patterns, textures, colors, lighting, and soundscaping to cater to a group that conservatively makes up approximately 1\/5 of the world’s population. You’ll also discover how to make minor adjustments to physical spaces that generate a positive impact in the areas of cognitive function, fulfillment, and belonging for neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesigning Neuroinclusive Workplaces\u003c\/i\u003e reimagines the design of offices and workplaces through a neuroinclusive lens, optimizing spaces to accommodate hypersensitivities across six different work modalities, ranging from focused tasks to collaborative endeavors. It shows you how to transform high-stress environments into welcoming and functional spaces where everyone can be productive and comfortable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with actionable, hands-on strategies for designing spaces that empower all kinds of people from across the neurodiversity spectrum, this book weaves together client stories, interviews with inclusion experts, thought leaders, and individuals who have inspired us, as well as profiles of well-known innovators and creators, and personal insights. This timely and essential resource serves architects, interior designers, real estate and facility professionals, HR professionals, and neurodiversity consultants. It is equally valuable for people responsible for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, academics and students interested in neuroinclusive design, neurodivergent employees, and anyone else with a stake or interest in designing the new world of work.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kay Sargent has been a passionate advocate shining a light on this critical issue in the industry highlighting why designing for neurotypes is good for people and good for business. Combining the insights of neuroscience, research, evidence, and the expertise of design, this book sets out considerations and recommendations for those who are building, designing, and operating offices—a holistic approach and must-read for the creation of enabling work environments, where all people can feel supported to thrive.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—DESPINA KATSIKAKIS,\u003c\/b\u003e Executive Partner \u0026amp; Global Head, Total Workplace Consulting, Cushman \u0026amp; Wakefield \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book could not be more timely and important… written by one of the world’s leading experts in the field, Kay Sargent demonstrates how neuroinclusive design can make a real difference, going beyond a duty of compliance to creating a sense of belonging.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—JEREMY MYERSON,\u003c\/b\u003e Professor Emeritus, Royal College of Art; Director, Worktech Academy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I am thrilled to see cognitive well-being get such detailed exposure, and to earn its due attention as a critical component of indoor health. This amazing body of work... will help advance industry understanding and awareness for years to come.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—PAUL SCIALLA,\u003c\/b\u003e Founder and CEO, Delos; Founder, International WELL Building Institute \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“HOK’s pioneering research on neuroinclusive design offers a robust foundation for creating environments that are not only functional but also attuned to the diverse sensory needs of all employees. By integrating scientific principles and evidence-based strategies, we can craft spaces that are not just visually appealing but also supportive of mental and emotional well-being, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and effective workplace for everyone.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—RENIÉR ANDRÉ SAAYMAN,\u003c\/b\u003e Head of Global Corporate Real Estate Services, The World Bank \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For too long a one-size-fits-all approach has been the go-to for workplace decision-makers, grouping all humans in a singular category and increasing performance issues and well-being risks. Environments matter and mean different things to different people. With this book, HOK and Kay Sargent offer insights and tools to grow businesses and make the world a better place.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—DR. ANNEMARIE LOMBARD,\u003c\/b\u003e Founder and CEO, Sensory Intelligence\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Consulting  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The needs of the future workforce are not neurotypical, but will include wide ranging neurotypes, so the link between the design of workplaces, health, and wellbeing is critical to address. Kay Sargent has been a passionate advocate shining a light on this critical issue in the industry highlighting why designing for neurotypes is good for people and good for business. Combining the insights of neuroscience, research, evidence, and the expertise of design, this book sets out considerations and recommendations for those who are building, designing, and operating offices—a holistic approach and must-read for the creation of enabling work environments, where all people can feel supported to thrive.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDespina Katsikakis\u003c\/b\u003e, Executive Partner \u0026amp; Global Head, Total Workplace Consulting, Cushman \u0026amp; Wakefield\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This book could not be more timely and important—a practical and progressive guide to designing workplaces for a neurodiverse workforce, written by one of the world’s leading experts in the field. Kay Sargent demonstrates how neuroinclusive design can make a real difference, going beyond a duty of compliance to creating a sense of belonging.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJeremy Myerson\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor Emeritus, Royal College of Art; Director, Worktech Academy  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The time has come to understand the importance of neuroinclusive workspaces. As founder of the International Well Building Institute, I am thrilled to see cognitive well-being get such detailed exposure, and to earn its due attention as a critical component of indoor health. This amazing body of work is a true benchmark, and will help advance Industry understanding and awareness for years to come.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003ePaul Scialla\u003c\/b\u003e, Founder and CEO, Delos; Founder, International Well Building Institute\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“As we envision the workplace of tomorrow, it's imperative that we prioritize the sensory elements within these spaces, recognizing their profound impact on the well-being, productivity, and engagement of our teams. The sensory environment—encompassing factors like lighting, acoustics, textures, and overall ambiance—can significantly influence how individuals feel and perform in their daily tasks. HOK’s pioneering research on neuroinclusive design offers a robust foundation for creating environments that are not only functional but also attuned to the diverse sensory needs of all employees. By integrating scientific principles and evidence-based strategies, we can craft spaces that are not just visually appealing but also supportive of mental and emotional well-being, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and effective workplace for everyone.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eReniér André Saayman\u003c\/b\u003e, Head of Global Corporate Real Estate Services, The World Bank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The information covered in this book is relevant and timely in addressing the need to design workplaces that foster innovation, productivity, and comfort for all users. Addressing the environmental needs of people with neurological and sensory differences is often overlooked and misunderstood. 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