{"id":3000017885,"date":"2021-08-03T16:59:38","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T20:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/?p=3000017885"},"modified":"2024-05-29T12:04:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T16:04:19","slug":"four-outdoor-spaces-designed-for-productivity-in-fresh-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/workspace-solutions\/flexible-products\/four-outdoor-spaces-designed-for-productivity-in-fresh-air","title":{"rendered":"Four outdoor spaces designed for productivity in fresh air"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Given the spread of COVID-19, WeWork conducted a comprehensive update of safety measures<\/a> in all of our locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve already enhanced sanitization practices<\/a>, set distancing standards<\/a>, and implemented state-of-the-art HVAC updates<\/a> to bring fresh outdoor air inside\u2014a key way to reduce<\/a> the transmission of an airborne disease. In a Harvard University study<\/a>, researchers estimated that the productivity benefits from doubling indoor ventilation rates averaged $6,500 per person per year. They proved that outside air is good for the brain, and your bottom line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to updating<\/a> WeWork\u2019s indoor spaces, many of our locations also offer the added benefit of having beautiful outdoor spaces<\/a>. As suggested by the Centers for Disease Control, gathering outside rather than inside slows the possible spread of COVID-19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outdoor work areas not only provide the open space required to reduce disease transmission but access to fresh air also benefits our cognitive functions<\/a> and well-being<\/a>. <\/strong>Sunlight diminishes our stress response, lowering our heart rate and blood pressure while stimulating reward neurons in the brain for higher productivity<\/a> and creativity<\/a>\u2014something we could all use<\/a> a bit more of right now. <\/p>\n\n\n