For ages past, working was related to an indoor space. Nowadays, business owners realize the impact of nature on the productivity of their employees. To this end, most office spaces now include expansive outdoor views, plants, and a maximum flow of sunshine. The corner offices that are the closest thing to nature in your indoors are primarily reserved for high-level management, and they can accommodate only so many people. This need not mean that your other employees should contend with the few natural elements you struggle to include in your interiors.
Other than the carports for your Sunshine Coast commercial property, you can include a few outdoor spaces for people to work. Few employers are as keen on working areas outdoors owing to the distractions in them. They thus assume that people will not handle much in the outdoors and would therefore rather condemn them to work indoors. Outdoor working has been proven to reduce stress, encourage eco-sustainability, and introduce a stimulating work environment that attracts top talent. Moreover, there are now several ways of minimizing distractions in outdoor spaces and harnessing all the benefits of outdoor working. Here are some landscaping solutions for creating the perfect outdoor working area:
Balcony or Rooftop Garden
If your office has a flat roof or balcony, these can be retrofitted into an exceptional outdoor working space. In this space, you will include a few outdoor furniture pieces and flowers, herbs and grasses in growing pots or if your roofing material allows, directly on the roof. If you are retrofitting the balcony, you can include a few fragrant plants and leave the doors open to blow the fragrance throughout your interiors. This space will also attract a few insects and birds that complete the look of workspaces in a balanced outdoor space.
Patio Gathering Space
If your space is single-storied or you are on the ground floor, you can hardscape the patio and transform it with privacy screens and flexible seating. This is considered a preserve of restaurants, but it works for virtually all properties. You can seclude the patio’s access with a private walkway to it from your office or leave it open to be accessed from all areas.
Walking Trails
These are trails that wind your outdoor space and lead to your office. Employees can opt to take a relaxing stroll here to release some endorphins and get their creativity flowing. Consider installing some seating along the walking trails and colorful and fragrant plants to maximize their benefits.
Outdoor Grilling Stations
Offices are not solely meant for working anymore. There are also a few entertainment events you will host in your space. An outdoor grilling station forms a perfect place for your guests and employees to gather and enjoy a cookout or company lunch. You will only need some plants in this space, furniture, and an outdoor grill to complete the functionality and look of this area.
Business managers are always looking for ways for their workers to unwind. The above solutions are the ideal answers to this age-old question. They might sound easy to incorporate, but without an expert contractor, they will only mar your office space’s rustic appearance.