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4worldlovers:
Based in the center of Athens, Stone Soup provides flexible workspace, offices for rent and all the basic amenities for business owners, freelancers and teams.

Stone Soup is an old folk story with a deep meaning behind that teaches us how to find happiness in the act of sharing and giving. We believe that it’s always better to work, share and thrive together. That’s why our daily soup ingredients are all the diverse professions and disciplines that are practiced under our roof. We make Stone Soup to create a happy and wealthy community.

Our coworking space was established in early 2014. Since then we are actively building our connections and resources with the local ecosystem and abroad. Stone Soup is a member of the European Creatives Hub Network and participates in joined ventures and knowledge exchange programs with other hubs. This gives our coworking members access to creative hubs anywhere in the world.

We organise for our members monthly meet-ups with key players in the tech and entrepreneurial scene in Athens. This way they wont miss an opportunity to connect with the network they need to grow their business.

4worldlovers:
The Cube is a proud sponsor of WordCamp Athens. Come see us at stand No. 9


WordCamps cover a variety of topics such as design, development, blogging/content, social media, marketing, startups, eCommerce / shops, and many others.

4worldlovers:
Biophilia is a term derived from the Greek language meaning "love of living objects". The biophilic design of buildings and office interiors, is the architect’s commitment to bringing the benefits of nature into buildings.For decades, psychologists and sociologists have tried to explain man's innate desire to connect with nature. This relationship between man and nature has been called biophilia and is the biological evolution of millions of years. However, the modern and rapid urbanization (for most part) of the planet has led humanity to distance itself from nature


In today's society, the biophilic design can be integrated into various sectors, such as health care, retail, education and of course, office space.


We also have the ability to understand the current impact that biophilia has on the economy. Research has proven that spaces that are structured not to include any form of nature, may lead to negative consequences for human health, child development, social security and job satisfaction.


All of the above are directly related to the benefits of business, society, but also health.


A misconception concerning the biophilic design is that it is limited to enriching the space with plants and shrubs. But a biophilic office design is more than that.


A biophilic office should aim to increase natural light, use different colors and combine different natural materials such as wood, metal, and stone. The biophilic office design is complete when complimented with the presence of plants, such as the creation of "living" walls.


Particularly, living walls are the new trend in building design and contribute to thermal insulation and purification of the atmosphere.

Ultimately, it has been proven that natural elements, when transported within the workplace, improve well-being and the overall health of employees.

How the biophilic design reduces labor costs in the corporate environment

The University of Oregon (Elzeyadi, 2011) conducted a study on the biophilic hypothesis* when it is applied to an administrative office establishment. The study concluded that workers who had a view of trees and greenery were not only more satisfied than those who had a view of the street or buildings or had no view at all, but also their own behavior in the office had improved.

Employees who had a view of greenery requested 57 hours of sick leave in the duration of one year, as opposed to the rest who asked for 68 hours.

In another example, a call center in California invested $1,000 (€ 877) in each employee to ensure that all employees had access to the provided view. Their productivity savings were estimated at $2,990 (€ 2,606) for each employee.

By placing greenery and plants in the workspace oxygen levels increased, which in turn increased employee concentration.

Furthermore, the biophilic design has been shown to improve productivity, creativity, well-being as well as maintaining employee skillset.

In the past, the prevailing concept was that empty spaces were the ideal place to increase productivity, because nothing would distract employees, who would hypothetically remain more focused on their work. However, recent research has disproved this theory.

Undoubtedly a biophilic office design requires a larger initial investment when compared to a simple office building design, however it has immediate benefits on health and productivity.

Research has also found that people who work in a more natural environment tend to take their breaks within their office area. Thus, the biophilic design has a direct correlation to employee satisfaction.

These are the six basic principles for a most effective design of a biophilic office.

1. Environmental elements: natural elements such as plants, warm earthy tones, liquid elements, natural light, animals and natural materials.

2. Natural shapes and forms: architecture consisting of curved lines, arches and domes.

3. Natural patterns and processes: stimuli that fuse experiences by igniting the senses or that signal the passage of time. For example. different lighting for different times of the day.

4. Natural light: increased use of light in all its forms - warm, cool, with shapes or filters – which varies depending on the use of each space.

5. Association of space with history: placing the office space within the framework of a larger picture, intertwined with history, culture, geography or spirituality.

6. Human-nature relationship: elements that reflect how our relationship with nature has been shaped. A subtle invitation of curiosity, connection, awe, discovery and shelter.

In the post-pandemic era, work and workplaces are set to change dramatically. To date we note increasing feelings of stress and loneliness in individuals, as a result of reduced interaction between colleagues and clients. Contact with biophilic elements can reduce stress, blood pressure and stabilize heart rate, making a direct impact on employee performance.