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Walk into any workplace and you will notice the obvious design elements first: the layout, the materials, the furniture, the buzz of collaboration. But one of the most influential forces shaping how people feel and perform often goes unnoticed: Light. Not the decorative pendants or the task lamp on a desk, but the kind of light that interacts with our biology. [...]

Kent Worldwide reimagined the historic McKee Pearl Button Factory in Muscatine, IA as a 41,000 sq ft, three-level corporate headquarters that honors the building’s legacy while supporting modern work. By strategically integrating Hush pods, the team balanced open collaboration with acoustically private spaces, enhancing productivity and wellness without compromising daylight or historic sightlines. At A Glance In combination with Shive Hattery, [...]

If you’ve ever worked in a modern office, you’ll know the struggle: open-plan spaces are great for collaboration, but when it’s time for a private chat, a brainstorming session, or a client call, you often end up hunting for a free meeting room. The problem? Traditional meeting rooms are limited, often booked up, and not always the most flexible solution. That’s [...]

Whether you’re planning one phone pod or a full village of meeting pods, the fastest way to a smooth install is a tight checklist. Below is a practical, field-tested guide your team can use from first conversation to final sign-off—built around hushoffice's “Verify x10” framework. 1. Verify Dimensions Start by confirming the exact width, depth, and height of each pod model [...]

Pods are only as powerful as the place you put them. Follow this step-by-step framework—drawn from Hushoffice research, Thinkspace field installs, and global best-practice guidelines—to turn movable acoustic rooms into maximum-impact workspace tools. 1. Map the Work-Zone DNA of Your Floor Every office supports four core behaviours: focus, collaboration, meetings, and rejuvenation. Start with a quick walk-through or plan markup and [...]