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Posted 15 April 2019 / 3 minutes read time
As our population continues to grow and climate change becomes a more prominent issue, the need for sustainability has never been greater. No matter how big or small the action, any act helps in the collective goal to create healthy, safe and sustainable environments. This movement toward sustainability is creating new techniques and materials that…
+ Full ArticlePosted 25 March 2019 / 1 minute read time
The concept of bringing nature inside is circling back around as an important piece of workplace design. As cities grow larger and the push for healthier environments continues, elements of nature are being brought back into our workspaces and communities. One example of this is the living green wall. Also known as vertical gardens or…
+ Full ArticlePosted 8 March 2019 / 1 minute read time
Kimball has just introduced their newest addition to the Pairings line: Pairings Nook. The Pairings Nook offers unique applications to divide space while supporting collaboration. Whether it is providing privacy or a space for casual conversation, the Pairings Nook includes worksurface extensions off the Nook, storage, markerboards and monitors for a complete interactive solution. Also…
+ Full ArticlePosted 14 February 2019 / 1 minute read time
Light. Air. Positive Energy. Three elements we crave more of when it comes to work environments and the employee experience. Research has shown that greater exposure to natural light increases creativity, communication and happiness. When it comes to daylight, views of nature, and the color of your surroundings, minimizing their visual disruption is essential for…
+ Full ArticlePosted 5 February 2019 / 1 minute read time
People spend about a third of their waking hours at work. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that an employee’s mental health can be affected by the working conditions that greet him or her on the job. If the working conditions leave employees feeling negative about their job, work performance will decrease and absences…
+ Full ArticlePosted 28 January 2019 / Less than a minute read time
Kimball announces the newest product addition to their diverse seating portfolio-Helio. Greater exposure to natural light increases creativity, communication and happiness. That’s why we’ve taken a different design approach with Helio. Helio provides freedom of movement with adjustable comfort that is seamlessly integrated to eliminate visual disruption. The back is constructed with durable, cross-woven nylon…
+ Full ArticlePosted 16 January 2019 / 2 minutes read time
While some of the trends that experts are predicting for 2019 are a continuation of what some workplaces were already doing in 2018, there are still a number of new workplace trends. Some that might even raise a few eyebrows. Here’s a quick preview of the trends that experts believe will be popular for workplace…
+ Full ArticlePosted 17 December 2018 / 1 minute read time
It was a busy year at Kimball. We introduced a variety of exciting new products for office, school, and healthcare. So many in fact, that you might have missed one or two. So here’s a quick recap. January 2018 – AlternaAlterna was designed to meet the changing needs of today’s work, learning and healing environments….
+ Full ArticlePosted 5 December 2018 / 1 minute read time
For years now, brick and mortar retailers have been losing customers to online shopping. All you have to do is drive down a main street or past a mall and see all those vacant storefronts to realize the affect online shopping has had on them. But the battle isn’t over yet. Today’s retail locations are…
+ Full ArticlePosted 28 November 2018 / Less than a minute read time
The KORE Work Cart by Kimball is the recipient of a 2018 Nightingale Award for product innovation and excellence in the furniture, clinician support category. The Nightingale Awards honor new products that are exhibited at the Healthcare Design Expo & Conference in November. Presented by Healthcare Design and Contract in partnership with The Center for…
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