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When a major re-fit isn’t an option, modularity and flexibility is the key

When a major re-fit isn’t an option, modularity and flexibility is the key As the working landscape changes, businesses have a difficult task ahead of them. Nook Pods’ David O’Coimin explains the benefits of modularity and flexibility. The post-pandemic workspace has to change – everyone’s agreed on that at least. But huge

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Nook & Acendo: New Video Conference Huddle Pods

ONE OF THE WORLDS ONLY VIDEO CONFERENCE HUDDLE PODS. A great example of how well set up a Nook Pod is to integrate technology – the combination of Nook and Acendo by Harman. The Nook Pod allows Acendo to be completely integrated into a huddle environment. The video ‘conference’ huddle pod includes all

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How acoustics affect wellbeing

One of the most widely recognised symbols of British tourism, the red telephone box is now almost redundant in its original use. Nowadays you’re more likely to find these iconic phone booths stuffed full of books, street food or housing community defibrillators. Built in the 1920s, the telephone box was purely functional:

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How To Plan A Great Event

NOOK BLOG – HOW TO PLAN A GREAT EVENT The secret to a successful event can be measured in a variety of ways. Did lots of people turn up? Did everyone have a good time? Will people come back again? But there’s a forgotten topic which visitors invariably comment on at the

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Listed Building limitations? No problem.

This is an interesting story that is emerging as we take Nook to market – its ability to address limitations in regard to listed buildings. In particular we are seeing uptake in Nook because of the restrictions in changing the infrastructure in these locations – you can’t! It’s very difficult to get

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Novotel Nooks

Here at the Novatel Amsterdam City Hotel for the Collateral Management Forum by Flemming Events, you can see how easily Nook pods look at home and become a valuable part of the environment. Visitors to the conference drop in and out of the Nooks to hold short meetings, charge phones, make phone

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Exeter Science park unveils brand new meeting space

Nook Pods mission to maximise and enhance existing environments across the world continues… this time landing in Exeter Science Park. Full write-up and original blog article included below by UKSPA – www.ukspa.org.uk Exeter Science Park has brought a new dimension to business meetings with the installation of its newest – and smallest – meeting

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Virgin Active chooses Nook for London HQ

Virgin Active are the latest in a long and wonderful line of organisations adding the benefits of Nook mobile meeting & workspace to their workplace. The Virgin Active Nooks, with upholstery in a fire engine red to match the Virgin brand, and equipped with Aircharge wireless power charging, will provide conversation and

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Nook Pod Trial Success at CFMS Workspace

After only four days of the Nook Pods trial at Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), they have decided to make Nook a permanent addition to their space. The staff are enjoying the many benefits of being able to use the mobile, modular huddle pod designed to increase user wellbeing, work efficiency and increase

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Nook Pods On Tour With Facebook

CUSTOM BRANDED NOOK PODS ON TOUR WITH FACEBOOK DIGITAL TEAM This year for Jack Morton and Facebook, we created custom branded Nook Event Pods all the way from their original concept. These provided valuable thinking & talking space at the busy conference events across Europe. The acoustics, shape and size of the Nooks gave

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#NOOKpod on Instagram

Furniture that adapts by task, by time, by venue, Furniture that adapts by task, by time, by venue, by user. These pods provide teachers and students a calming breakout environment away from the everyday hubbub, without leaving the classroom. Teachers can still keep an eye on students yet have a private meeting, or children can use it as a quiet space to recharge away from over-stimulating activities. Click the link in the bio for more tips on how to re-shape educational spaces without knocking down a single wall.

#education #learning #classroom #teachers #TeacherTuesday #EducationMatters #NookPod #InclusiveEducation #neurodiversity #LearningSpaces #SensoryOverload #TeacherWellbeing
In their future of workspace report, @cushwake sug In their future of workspace report, @cushwake suggest six priorities corporate real estate (CRE) executives should focus on when it comes to workforce planning:

1. Shifting to greater emphasis on flexibility
2. Preparing for a different type of space and space use
3. Finding the balance between employee preferences, company goals and costs
4. Preparing for an increased purview as a corporate CRE professional
5. Working with corporate partners to build and sustain culture in a hybrid work model
6. Understanding the unique people and location variables to help customise and optimise space

#workplace #HybridWorking #CorporateRealEstate #NookPod #WorkFromAnywhere #culture #WorkplaceWellness #FutureOfWork #workspace #WorkspaceDesign
How can you make your space more inclusive for neu How can you make your space more inclusive for neurodivergent people?

🔅 Provide spaces with a personal and intimate feeling
🔅 Enable people to manage noise and minimise disruption
🔅 Offer the option of tuneable, personalised lighting

#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #NookPod #WorkplaceWellbeing #WorkFromAnywhere #inclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkplaceCulture #AutismFriendly #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityForAll
When you're waiting for your favorite seat to open When you're waiting for your favorite seat to open up...

#nookpod #berniesanders #berniesmittens #openoffice #sharedspace #workplacedesign #newwaysofworking
‘We don’t need no education’, sang Pink Floy ‘We don’t need no education’, sang Pink Floyd, although after several attempts from Mum and Dad explaining algebraic fractions, we probably still do.

Easy to clean, easy to move and easy to personalise with your school’s colours, Nooks offer teachers and students alike a home-from-home sanctuary for all types of brains. And let’s face it; it’s going to feel weird going back to school again. Having a little oasis of calm is one way to look after your wellbeing.

#education #school #classroom #learning #TeachersOfInstagram #InclusiveEducation #NookPod #SchoolLife #StudentWellbeing
“I love how the Nook brightened up our coworking “I love how the Nook brightened up our coworking space! It feels like a small island in the midst of an otherwise busy area. We’ve all been thrilled to discover all its features and get to enjoy them. Customers are always curious about the concept, so it’s definitely a great addition”

 

Alexandra at Amapola Coworking space in Germany.

 

#CoworkingSpace #CoworkingCommunity #NookPod #WorkplaceWellbeing #WorkFromAnywhere #DigitalNomad #CoworkingLife #FreelancersLife #SmallBusinessSupport
Wonder. Curiosity. Calm. These are some of the emo Wonder. Curiosity. Calm. These are some of the emotions evoked in a sensory Nook. With a starlit back panel, this becomes a safe space for students to learn, rest, or spend time talking with their teachers.

#education #school #classroom #sensory #ClassroomDesign #StudentLife #neurodivergent #NookPod #InclusiveEducation #inclusion #TeacherTips
🟢 A privacy pod 🟢 A collaborative space 🟢 🟢 A privacy pod
🟢 A collaborative space
🟢 A reflection area
🟢 A wobble place
🟢 A phone booth

Whatever you use it for, you’ll always find a quiet shelter that enables you to step away from the outside world for just a moment.

@argentawellness #wellbeing #wellness #CalmYourMind #QuietSpace #neurodiversity #WobbleRoom #collaboration #MentalHealth #BeKindToYourMind #neurodivergent #PhoneBooth #NookPod #WorkplaceWellness #WorkplaceCulture
See, this is why we really value engagement from y See, this is why we really value engagement from you guys. One of our followers let us know that when using a screen reader, having hashtagged words in the main post makes it difficult and stressful to understand the message. 

Also, that capital letters help separate words in longer hashtags, so adopting 'camel case' (a brilliant term) makes it easier to read at the bottom of the post. Another example of design for the extreme benefits the mean. 

Sorry guys, we won’t always get it right. But now that we know, we’re going to do better.

#Inclusion #DigitalAccessibility #Neurodivergent #NookPod #ThisIsWhatCamelCaseLooksLike #InclusiveEducation #Neurodiversity #AutismFriendly #Dyslexia #ADHD #Sensory #InclusiveDesign
Nook is a certified Autism resource that encapsula Nook is a certified Autism resource that encapsulates the 4 cornerstones of inclusivity through:

1️⃣ Personal feeling (separation without isolation)
2️⃣ Noise management
3️⃣ Controllable lighting
4️⃣ Specialisms around areas such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia

Check out Sensory Nook in action when we partnered with @ford and @raiders at @allegiantstadium (link in the bio). 

#autism #sensory #neurodivergent #nookpod #autismspectrum #neurodiversity #sensoryoverload #autismfriendly #adhd
“We’re so grateful to Nook for providing us wi “We’re so grateful to Nook for providing us with these pods. They’re proving very popular amongst staff during busy shifts as a place to chill out for a few moments and take some quiet time. The wellbeing of staff is very important, particularly at this time, and the Nooks are going to play an important role” – Hanna Mansell, Head of People at Wiltshire Healthcare.

Learn more about how Nooks have supported healthcare workers in NHS sites across the UK and in Dutch hospitals (link in the bio) 

#healthcare #wellbeing #hospital #frontlineworkers #nookpod #healthcareprofessional #mentalhealth #hospitalstaff #healthcareworker
Everybody is - to some extent - differently abled; Everybody is - to some extent - differently abled; our ways of thinking and operating differ from one person to the next. It makes sense then that this neurodiversity cannot be shoehorned into one type of workspace. Check out the top 3 considerations when creating a more inclusive workspace (link in the bio).

#workspace #neurodiversity #inclusion #futureofwork #workplacewellness #nookpod #neurodivergent #inclusivedesign #accessibilitymatters #newwaysofworking #socialdistance #coworkingspace
Public and shared spaces can use a Nook to manage Public and shared spaces can use a Nook to manage social distancing. Zero redesign, without any disruption to operations, plus the possibility of activating currently unused indoor spaces such as under the stairwell or in corridors.

#socialdistancing #socialdistance #nookpod #publicspace #covidlife #hospitality #workplace #retail #events #workspace #healthcare #hospitalityindustry #eventsindustry  #hospital #waitingroom #reception
10% of the UK population are dyslexic, 4% have ADH 10% of the UK population are dyslexic, 4% have ADHD and 1% are on the Autism spectrum. 1 in 8 people are neurodiverse, but fewer than 50% know it. 

Variety and adaptability are key when it comes to creating an environment that accommodates everyone. When the time comes, give people choice in how they work best.

#neurodiversity #futureofwork #ADHD #dyslexia #autism #neurodivergent #workspaceinspo #workplaceculture #nookpod #diversityandinclusion #flexibleworkspace #autismawareness
Right now, everyone has a heightened sensitivity t Right now, everyone has a heightened sensitivity to their surroundings. When we’re allowed back in public spaces, you may find yourself needing a quiet space to recharge; a private area for a phone call; or simply somewhere away from the spotlight.

Nooks are agile sanctuaries that promote mindfulness, health, safety and wellbeing. Knowing one is available to retreat to can provide comfort when we’re adjusting back to normality.

#mindfulness #calm #relaxation #wellbeing #meditationspace #calmyourmind #selfregulation #neurodiversity #lockdownlife #mentalhealthrecovery #furniture #workspaceinspiration #quietspace #futureofwork #nookpod
Hello again, you lovely bunch. Just in case you’ Hello again, you lovely bunch. Just in case you’re hearing a lot of the whole ‘new year, new me’ thing, we wanted to let you know that you’re pretty great just as you are, and instead hope 2021 brings you more self-compassion, kindness and laughter.

#newyear #backtowork #2021 #kindness #workplacewellbeing #neurodiversity #wellness #outdoorevents #coworkingspace #nookpod
Wishing you peace and happiness in the New Year! Wishing you peace and happiness in the New Year!

#nye #newyearseve #newyearnewyou #resolutions #NewYear2021
When the designers @loth_inc identified that 'emp When the designers  @loth_inc identified that 'employees (@84.51) were in need of flexible work spaces that were easy to move, change, and adapt to their agile work style' they looked to Nook to fill each of those needs. 

Finding products that are portable, modular, and adaptable results in futureproof designs, and more engage, productive employees. 

#futureproofing #design #workplacedesign #workplacesolutions #officeinspiration #wellnessatwork #wellnesswednesday #flexibleworkspace #workplacewellness #coworking #openoffice #flexwork #officedesigntrends
BINGO!!! Congratulations to our bingo winners Bre BINGO!!!

Congratulations to our bingo winners Breanne Kirsch, Marianne Box, Lindsay Voegele, and Katie Toth! We hope you had as much fun as we do placing Nooks all around your town. 

And a huge thank you to all of our participants!! We were so inspired by your unique designs and interesting Nook locations! 

#nookpod #augmentedreality #design #inspiration #designmagazine
#designer #smallspaces
#uniquefurniture
'Twas the night before Christmas when all through 'Twas the night before Christmas
when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring
not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung
by the Nook pod with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there...'

Wishing you a very merry Christmas, from our family to yours!

#nookpod #happyholidays #seasonsgreetings #bemerry #newyear #chimney #christmaseve

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Nook Wellness Pods@nookpod·

Furniture that adapts by task, by time, by venue, by user. Both teachers and students can access a calming space away from the hubbub without leaving the classroom.

https://bit.ly/3o79yIu #TeacherTwitter #EduTwitter #Education #SchoolsReopening #TeacherWellbeing

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Bionic Bev 🦾Ⓥ🦊@BionicBeverley·

"When a flower doesn't bloom you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower"

#tuesdayvibe

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Nook Wellness Pods@nookpod·

According to @CushWake corporate real estate should focus on workspace priorities that include 'shifting to greater emphasis on flexibility' and 'preparing for a different type of space and space use'.

#Workspace #FutureOfWork #MondayThoughts

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YoungMinds@YoungMindsUK·

1.I matter
2.I can make mistakes
3.I am unique
4.I am beautiful
5.I am enough
6.I accept myself as I am
7.I am capable
8.I am allowed to express myself
9.I am not a burden

We love these affirmations from our Activist Maya. Read them out to yourself 💛

Nook Wellness Pods@nookpod·

If it's in The New York Times, it must be true!

#NookPod #cozy #hygge #NYTimes @nytimes

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The Valuable 500@Valuable500·

“But I don’t look at my disability as a weakness, it’s made me the performer that I am and the storyteller that I strive to be."👏

Amanda Gorman, the first US Youth Poet Laureate, explains how her disability has made her the artist she is today.✨

https://www.vox.com/culture/22240863/amanda-gorman-biden-inauguration-hill-we-climb-us-youth-poet-laureate?utm_campaign=vox&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Nook Wellness Pods@nookpod·

How can you make your space more inclusive for neurodivergent people?

🔅 Provide spaces with a personal & intimate feeling
🔅 Enable people to manage noise & minimise disruption
🔅 Offer the option of tuneable, personalised lighting

https://bit.ly/3bYO8ek #neurodiversity

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Pete Wharmby@commaficionado·

30 things you can do that might help #autistic people in your lives.

A thread. Please read and share widely, and add to it as you see fit.

#autism #autistic

Nook Wellness Pods@nookpod·

When you're waiting for your favorite seat to open up...

#nookpod #BernieSanders #berniesmittens

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Nook Wellness Pods@nookpod·

Nook offers teachers & students a home-from-home sanctuary for all types of brains. Let’s face it; it’s going to feel weird going back to school again. Having a little oasis of calm is one way to look after your wellbeing.

https://bit.ly/3o79yIu #SchoolsReopening #EduTwitter

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Gearóid@g_myaccesshub·

I believe that quiet spaces will be a crucial addition to the workplaces of the future. Companies that don't embrace wellbeing will struggle to attract and retain top talent. Talent need spaces to focus, think and relax.

#diversi…https://lnkd.in/eWkv4Bw https://lnkd.in/eknRxea

European Coworking Assembly@CoAssemblyEU·

The Non-Obvious Beyond Diversity Summit
Kicking off on January 26th - 29th, 2021
Join more than 200 speakers for fascinating conversations about diversity, inclusion, gender, disability & more!

Register for Free today: https://bit.ly/3qFyOaI
#nonobviousdiversity

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Kicking
Nook Wellness Pods@nookpod·

“I love how Nook brightened up our coworking space! It feels like a small island in the midst of an otherwise busy area. We’ve all been thrilled to discover all its features and customers are always curious about the concept, so it’s definitely a great addition” #Coworking 🧡

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Emily Walus@ewalus·

Soon; when it's safe

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Nook Wellness Pods@nookpod·

Wonder. Curiosity. Calm. These are some of the emotions evoked in a sensory Nook. With a starlit back panel, this becomes a safe space for students to learn, rest, or spend time talking with their teachers ✨

#education #school #classroom #sensory #TeacherTwitter #EduChat

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Made By Dyslexia@MadeByDyslexia·

Read our #ConnectTheSpots report to understand why every teacher & parent needs to know how to Spot, Support and Empower dyslexic kids. https://bit.ly/2LdrLXy download report and find links to our FREE video #DyslexiaAwareness training to help with #RemoteLearning #Homeschooling

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Nook Wellness Pods@nookpod·

How's this for wholesome content? @HelenIlus created a tube map for walkers that links London’s green spaces such as forests, parks and waterways. A great way to get some greenery when living in the city and discover previously unknown gems 🌲

#Wellbeing #Nature #Environment

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Joaquim Campa@JoaquimCampa·

Animals interrupting wildlife photographers. A thread:

1. 📸 Dan Dinu

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Nook Wellness Pods@nookpod·

🟢 A privacy pod
🟢 A collaborative space
🟢 A reflection area
🟢 A wobble place
🟢 A phone booth

Whatever you use it for, you’ll always find a quiet shelter that enables you to step away from the outside world for just a moment.

#wellbeing #wellness #calm @argentawellness

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🟢 A
Autism Life@AutiLeven·

With all the discourse and disasters in the world, a lot of emotions can be expected. A lot of Autistics also have Alexithemia. With Alexithemia it can be hard to know what you, or others, are feeling, or to put words to the feelings. An Emotion Wheel can sometimes help.

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