Hosting team building exercises can foster a sense of togetherness among employees, but it’s not the only way to facilitate synergy. It’s possible to build a strong community among your workers without even leaving the office. By keeping certain conceptual design elements in mind when planning the workplace, you will end up with an office conducive to success. 

3 Tips for Designing an Office That Fosters a Sense of Community

1. Consider Comfort

Before employees can feel comfortable with one another, they must feel comfortable in their work environment. That’s why there has been a shift in recent years to include some of the elements of home in office spaces. Examples include cozy sitting areas, softer lighting, and full-size kitchens with family-style dining tables. 

2. Prioritize Wellness 

People who work out together are more inclined to work well together. If you have the space, include a fitness facility. But you don't need to build a full-size gym. A simple yoga room will suffice to let employees take a stretching break and exercise together. 

3. Foster Interactions 

In offices around the country, cubicles and offices are gradually being replaced with open floor plans. Removing the walls in your building is not enough to promote togetherness, though. Think about the ways individual employees and various departments are going to interact during business hours in the earliest conceptual design stages. Provide work tables with outlets for teams to come together for projects. If your employees sometimes deal with clients privately, you’ll want to include a conference room separate from the open work area with insulated walls.  

Don’t leave the conceptual design of your office to amateurs. For comprehensive architectural drafting services, turn to Blue Hawaii Drafting Services, Inc. in Aiea. For more than 16 years, they have helped both individual and commercial clients throughout Hawaii bring their visions to life. The knowledgeable team will assist with every stage of the construction process, from conceptual design to final execution. Visit their website to see some of their past projects, and call (808) 927-4123 to start planning today.