How can lighting and acoustics be effectively designed for neuro-inclusivity? FOMO5 2, from Ep.11

Imagine working in a space that invisibly enhances your sleep quality and reduces stress, making every day better - Find out more in this week’s ‘Sandbox’ FOMO5... 

“It’s producing an environment that is not targeted at neurodivergent people, it's targeted at everyone. And that is the thing for me that’s really important: It creates a space that’s neuro-inclusive so that it works for all of us as well.” - Daniel Bailey, Associate, UK Acoustics & AV, Buro Happold.  

In our latest episode of ‘Sandbox’, ‘How Buildings Affect Your Sleep, Stress & Productivity (without you noticing)', our panel explored what makes good lighting and acoustics in our offices. 

Here are some questions answered in this episode... 

1. Choice of Space: How do open-plan areas compare to focused zones for productivity and comfort?
2. Reverberation Control: What are the best ways to manage sound bounce in a space?
3. Lighting Controls: How can adjustable lighting prevent eye strain and headaches?
4. Uniform Lighting: Why is even light distribution important to avoid contrasts and shadows?
5. Maximising Natural Light: How can we bring the outdoors in and maximise natural light indoors? 

Our panel also highlighted Buro Happold’s Neurodiversity Service Offering, which champions neuro-inclusive spaces, and our collaboration with the Department of Education as their preferred acousticians for schools. 

Joining our regular host Andy Duncan in this episode were Buro Happold experts Lena Kalpakidi, Senior Lighting Engineer, and Daniel Bailey, Associate, Acoustics & AV.   

Subscribe to the whole series; Sometimes we’ll tackle a subject head on, sometimes a sideways view - but always with curiosity, expertise and maybe even a dash of humour.    

This podcast series is brought to you by Buro Happold (https://buro.im/SandboxPodcast).