This past week our class had the opportunity to visit the Manitoba Hydro Building. Elegant and efficient the building is paving the way for more exciting, and sustainable design in Winnipeg and is generating excitement world-wide.
From the perspective of Prof. Interior designer I could not help but be impressed by the overall feeling that was created within the space. The first thing you notice is the air, crisp clean and fresh the access to fresh air and proper ventilation throughout the space contributes to the overall health of the employees. The westward curtain wall provides tons of natural day light reducing the need for harsh overhead fluorescents.
Stairwells throughout the building link floors together and create common areas that act as interior garden courtyards. The courtyards work to separate spaces and also help to reduce travel time to meetings.
The outcome of Hydro's commitment to sustainability is a more productive happy and health workforce Being a visitor throughout the space, who has experience working in an office setting, the feeling of productivity is palpable. Being in such a well-lit, airy space encourages people to do their job and having such a nice place to do encourages them to do their job well.
-PROF. INTERIOR DESIGNER
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