Sensory Perception of Office Environments

Abstract: 

In modern workplaces, the design and sensory attributes of office environments play a crucial role in influencing employee health, well-being and productivity. This presentation explores the complex relationship between sensory perception of office environments and physiological stress. Utilising a multidisciplinary approach, we examine how various sensory stimuli, such as lighting, acoustics, air quality, as well as proprioception, vestibular, kinesthesia and  thermoception intersect with spatial aesthetics, impacting neuropsychophysiology. Through a review of recent empirical studies and the latest advancements in environmental psychology and cognitive neuroscience, we identify key factors that contribute to physiological stress reduction or exacerbation in office settings. Our findings highlight potential pathways between sensory perception of office environments and the neuropsychophysiological effects of stress and emotion, including the identification of potential biomarkers and research methods from which to measure sensory perception of office environments and its effect on physiological stress. By understanding these sensory-physiological interactions, we highlight…