Set your coworking space apart with pods and booths

Setting coworking space apart with pods and booths – tl;dr

• The market for flexible space has grown at an annual rate of 23% since 2010. Experts predict that by 2030, coworking spaces will in fact make up 30% of the office space market! Today, there are more than 6,000 of them — an incredible increase from just 14 spaces in 2014.The market for flexible space has grown at an annual rate of 23% since 2010. Experts predict that by 2030, coworking spaces will in fact make up 30% of the office space market! Today, there are more than 6,000 of them — an incredible increase from just 14 spaces in 2014.

• Gensler’s data shows that employees who co-work have higher effectiveness and experience scores across the board. Half of this cohort report that their income has grown since they began coworking. And nearly half say their quality of work and collaboration with teammates has gotten better. Similarly, 45% report better mental health as well.

• A coworking space is made remarkable by building connections between members without harming the focused work of others. This requires a keen balance of social zones and quiet ones. Indeed, 64% of co-workers claim they have made valuable connections in their space.

• The main challenges for coworking spaces involve noise and privacy. As with any work environment, well-engineered acoustics are needed to engender a peaceful, productive atmosphere with adequate speech privacy where appropriate. Acoustic, sound-insulated work pods will likely become key investments for many operators and owners. See: the Hushoffice line of pods.

Coworking offices — a revolution in shared space.

Coworking spaces give tenants flexibility and a community-driven workplace. They allow for scaling in step with change, for quick adaptation. And at the same time, they are lively atmospheres of people from varied backgrounds, networking and sharing thoughts, expanding their outlook.

Coworking spaces continue to soar in popularity.

Since 2010, flexible space has grown at an average rate of 23% per year — the most growth of any market! In fact, coworking spaces are expected to account for 30% of the office market by 2030. While there were only 14 coworking spaces in the US 2014, there are now over 6,000 of them.

Who is coworking for? The freedom seeking, flexibility-minded.

Coworking is for anyone who wants to enjoy a perfectly equipped work environment but without the rigidity of the office in all its forms. That is, assigned desks, a hierarchical air, stodgy meeting rooms, etcetera. It is for those who love the freedom of working on their terms at home. But would appreciate having this freedom in a more sociable and energized setting. For a change of scenery, freshening their day-to-day work patterns, coworking spaces are well-suited. In short, they are for anyone who wants the functional competence and social happenings of the office without its feeling of formality

– says Mateusz Barczyk, Senior Brand Manager, Hushoffice.

Instead of bearing the full burden of leasing and maintaining a traditional office, organizations can opt for flexible membership plans in coworking spaces. They can significantly reduce their overhead, paying only for what is needed. By many measures, it satisfies employers and employees.

Laying out a coworking space means accommodating the copywriter, programmer, and analyst.

Space-planning a coworking hub means catering to many needs. And these needs may be more diverse than in a traditional office, given a wider range of industries represented. Interior solutions must be ultra adaptable, and the interior overall, a true garden variety of settings, from hushed to bustling.

So what distinguishes a coworking space?

71% of coworking members network with others in their space. As such, a coworking hub is distinguished by its ability to foster connections between people without compromising the private, focused working of others. This necessitates careful balance of social areas and quiet workspaces.

The issue of noise in co-working spaces is considerable.

Coworking employees have higher effectiveness and experience scores. 50% say their income has risen since they began coworking. 47% say their work quality and team collaboration has improved. 45% report better mental health. However, as in any work environment, these gains hinge on acoustics.

Video call spaces are an essential amenity for any coworking space.

Since half of all meetings are virtual, dedicated spaces for video calls are critical to any coworking hub. Video spaces give meetings confidentiality, letting workers focus over sensitive matters without being overheard or distracted.

Acoustic booths are oases of peace in a busy coworking office.

We understand the profound impact of peaceful environments on productivity. Today, every work environment’s hushed areas are more and more modeled after the ubiquitous calm of libraries. With this trend of fashioning office spaces, acoustically and atmospherically, after libraries, pods play a helpful role. Indeed, the obvious challenge of mastering a coworking space’s acoustics is the sheer size. Rather than tackling the entire space, you can create miniature spaces within the larger space. Each mini-space, each pod, is modeled after the library’s sure feeling of quiet, privacy, and peacefulness

– says Mateusz Barczyk, Senior Brand Manager, Hushoffice.

Reconciling privacy and openness is about variety and choice.

Offering social connection without compromising autonomy, coworking spaces can buffer the isolation employees encounter working remotely. 45% of members report better mental health. But, likewise, the need for socializing must be met without compromising the need for discretion. Acoustic insulation is critical.

Coworking spaces can build professional networks.

64% have made valuable professional connections at their coworking space. With its community bridging industries and expertises, shared work hubs offer chances for lucrative collisions each day. Any network event, workshop, or serendipitous moment could ultimately lead to a beneficial partnership.

Pods and booths help solve a coworking space’s security-and-privacy problem.

Noise and privacy are main challenges for coworking hubs. Incidentally, acoustics are integral to all aspects of security. For classified matters, speech-private environments like booths are needed, insulating every word. Dampening every discussion, such booths also afford users a terrific feeling of privacy.

Quiet workspaces; silence as a source of inspiration.

Periods of silence can increase brain activity in the regions that handle creativity and problem-solving. So when we isolate in low-stimulus environments, the brain can engage in deeper thinking. It can generate insights. These precious moments of silence also promote neural plasticity. So improved it our ability to learn. Silence can also enhance cognitive flexibility which adds mental adaptiveness. This aspect of thinking is so important in times of organizational change. Of course, silence lends mindfulness, aiding one’s emotional regulation, too. All of these phenomena, together, make a very strong case for bringing private, quiet work pods like hushHybrid to your coworking space. You will delight members by their own ability to think more clearly and with more inspiration. Of course, some people will simply retreat to pods, too, giving their cognition a break, renewing their focus

– says Mateusz Barczyk, Senior Brand Manager, Hushoffice.

Spatial arrangement distinguishes one coworking space from the next.

25% of all coworkers report noise as a problem in their coworking spaces, followed by lack of privacy, and difficulties concentrating. Most meticulously, one-person work booths like hushHybrid solve all of these problems, representing one of the most promising ways to set yourself apart from competing spaces.

Meet the hushMeet 4-person meeting booth. It’s speech-private and cozy.

Where to go in a lively coworking space for focused correspondence? HushMeet — the fully featured, fully furnished, brilliantly sound-insulated team booth seating four people comfortably. HushMeet has adjustable lighting and ventilation, too. Go ahead and set the mood.

Need something bigger? Try the hushAccess.L 4-6 person booth.

The private, spacious hushAccess.L acoustic team conference booth will quickly become any coworking space’s go-to spot for important gatherings. And this mobile, all-in-one booth can be equipped with a reservation system for maximum convenience.

Setting coworking space apart with pods and booths – summarized

• The market for flexible space has grown at an annual rate of 23% since 2010. Experts predict that by 2030, coworking spaces will in fact make up 30% of the office space market! Today, there are more than 6,000 of them — an incredible increase from just 14 spaces in 2014.

• Gensler’s data shows that employees who co-work have higher effectiveness and experience scores across the board. Half of this cohort report that their income has grown since they began coworking. And nearly half say their quality of work and collaboration with teammates has gotten better. Similarly, 45% report better mental health as well.

• A coworking space is made remarkable by building connections between members without harming the focused work of others. This requires a keen balance of social zones and quiet ones. Indeed, 64% of co-workers claim they have made valuable connections in their space.

• The main challenges for coworking spaces involve noise and privacy. As with any work environment, well-engineered acoustics are needed to engender a peaceful, productive atmosphere with adequate speech privacy where appropriate. Acoustic, sound-insulated work pods will likely become key investments for many operators and owners. See: the Hushoffice line of pods.

Pods and booths for coworking spaces – frequently asked questions

How do I make my coworking space stand out?

Is your layout mostly open? Consider investing in mobile work and meeting booths like Hushoffice. 25% of all coworking space members say that noise is a problem in their space. Noise is followed by lacking privacy, and a struggle to concentrate. Perfectly, booths address all of these problems.

How do I attract customers to my coworking space?

Coworkers herald the social aspects of their local space. 64% say they have made connections since joining. However, one quarter of this group report noise, privacy, and difficulty concentrating. This means your space must allow for socialization without impeding independent focus to outperform competing spaces. You might consider looking into acoustic work booths. Booths such as Hushoffice master noise, privacy, and concentration.

Are coworking spaces noisy?

Without quiet workspaces and meeting rooms, many employees will find their coworking space to be chaotic. These third places do work. They afford hybrid workers the socialization and variety sought in a digital, sometimes mundane landscape. But without proper care given to acoustics, their dynamic environment is counterproductive to focus. The simplest solution for landlords may be to invest in office booths like Hushoffice which hold down impeccable privacy and quiet as the larger floor’s hubbub unfolds.