Optimizing workspaces for headspaces. Can the right ambient conditions foster team creativity?

Interview with Melisa Yildiz, Ph.D. Candidate at Hasselt University, BE and Maastricht University, NL, and Felix van den Horst, CEO of Clairify B.V. That is precisely what Melisa Yildiz is researching at the moment. She presented the results she's gotten at the HealthBuild conference, and they look very promising. We wanted to know more about Melisa's research and potential outcomes: -          Melisa, what is your research about, and what are the key findings so far? M: My research is about understanding innovative human behavior in the context of their physical environment: how their cognition and innovativeness are affected by indoor air quality. I am very excited about the key findings! We saw that people showed less collaboration and creativity in spaces where the air quality was worse. In contrast, their overall collaborative spirit and innovativeness were higher when the air quality was ideal. If we shed light on these dependencies, we can help organizations enhance creativity and innovation through better space management.