SSS CARE
A OF AUTONOMY
To feel autonomy, one must feel the ability to make his or her own decisions. At an office building it is decided what the interior looks like, it is decided where you sit and it is decided how you work. To make people feel they still have their own autonomy in a fully decided environment, it is important there is variation between what people can choose from. This can be achieved by offering of every type of working space at least three flavours: plain, spicy or extra chunky.
Plain is the low stimulating environment. There is little distraction although things are pleasingly stimulative. A spicy environment is more stimulating and active. An extra chunky environment is one which surprises you. An unexpected environment with surprise and inspiration.
It is the task of the employer to figure out the ratio. When all users have an equal ability to use the different type of spaces, data can be gathered on how much of which space is preferred. Fitting the type of variations employees prefer contributes to making people feel autonomous.