Circadian Rhythm: what is it?

Circadian Rhythm Graphic

Circadian rhythms are internal processes naturally occurring in our body. They are tied to our body clock and therefore they repeat roughly every 24 hours. These natural processes affect most living things and mainly respond to light and dark. There are many different circadian rhythms in our body such as the sleep-wake cycle, body temperature […]

NY Resolutions that will actually make you happier

Path to the beach

  Whether you are religious or not you might practice a day of devotion or ritualistic vows of self-improvement on January 1st. Most of our resolutions though, tend to fail. For example, gym memberships literally spike after NY, they start to decline after the 3rd week of January already, and after eight months around half […]

Four ways to wellbeing

Framery Cards

Wellbeing is a very broad concept, and certainly there is no one single explanation, it can possibly be defined as a state where one feels comfortable, happy, and healthy with positive emotions and moods, satisfaction in life and a sense of purpose. How can we achieve that? Connect. We live in an era where it’s […]

Fractals and stress – how are they linked?

Green tree in field outside

Let’s start by explaining a bit about fractals; what are they, where do they come from, and why should we care when it comes to wellbeing? Fractals are the mathematics behind nature, they are infinitely complex shapes and patterns that repeat forever, and every part of the fractal, regardless of how zoomed in or out, […]

Workspace Design Show – 4th & 5th Nov. 2021

Welltek exhibition at workspace design show

It was easy to get tired of trade shows before the pandemic. They filled up the calendar, eating into family and social time with long days and travel time. It seems all we needed was a break. The timing of the Workspace Design Show at London’s Business Design Centre was pretty perfect. It reminded us that we’ve actually missed connecting with colleagues, clients and business partners, and that we really enjoy making new connections. We are social beings at the end of the day.

Democratisation of the Workplace

Women coworking at desk

The global pandemic has caused another shift towards democratisation of the workplace. The original workplace was born with merchant and clerk offices that were large rooms with individual desks, much like an open office. Decision-making rested solely in the executive suite.  After World War II, leaders focused on efficiency and division of labour.

New in from Framery; Framery 2Q Huddle

Framery 2Q meeting

New in from Framery: The Framery 2Q Huddle is here to make hybrid team meetings smoother. This pod is an ideal setup for meetings, whether everyone attending is physically present or joining remotely. With the Huddle, it is possible to gather teams of four around a spacious table where everyone sits comfortably, with plenty of room […]

The Future Workspace

Framery O Booths in open plan office

Working from home is again coming to an end as UK governmental Covid-19 restrictions are eased on Monday 12.04.21. Employees are now allowed to go to work, meet colleagues and get a taste of the everyday work life we all had before lockdown.   Many employees have struggled with working from home and the lack of […]

Introducing Artome M10: the new generation presentable solution.

Reinventing the planning of open-plan offices – Artome changes the way to work and build with audiovisual technology. Artome is a company that brings a new kind of flexibility to the presentation technology industry. The ideology of installation-free, adaptable presentation technology has always been the foundation of the company, and no more so than today. Artome […]

How Green Building Standards impact sustainable design in 2021?

Buildings have an extensive direct and indirect impact on the environment. During their construction, occupancy, renovation, repurposing, and demolition, buildings use energy, water, and raw material, generate waste, and emit potentially harmful atmospheric emissions. These factors have encouraged the creation of green building standards, certifications, and rating systems to ease the impact of building on […]

Framery One: the high level of flexibility

Soundproof work booths in office for meetings, conference and calls

Framery has launched a new product which redefines the whole product range. Framery One is the first connected soundproof pod containing the latest technology, leading sound insulation standard, superior air circulation, and echo-free acoustics. The traditional office is changing and flexibility it the new priority due to meetings often being held virtual. The new offices […]

Introducing Framery One

Introducing Framery One, distributed by Welltek, the world’s first connected soundproof pod Framery One is the latest booth design from Framery, distributed by Welltek. Not only does Framery One look the business, but it incorporates the latest technology, plus leading sound insulation standards and echo-free acoustics, making it the most stylish and smart place to […]

New industry standard: ISO 23351-1

We are starting the year with exciting news about the new industry standard ISO 23351-1, which proves Framery to be the best in sound insulation.  Until recently, there was no suitable way to measure the level of sound insulation of acoustic pods. The new industry standard, ISO 23351-1, measures the pod sound insolation accurately, and […]

Artome: adding flexibility in workplaces in 2021

Toni Parikka founded Artome Ltd. in 2016. Toni wanted to create something innovative, a fully integrated discreet audio system with the best sound quality. 2020 and the pandemic have shown us the importance of having flexible workplaces. Offering high-adjustable desks and chairs to employees is a good start although workplaces need to be more efficient and […]

Let there be light.

Light Cognitive St George full wall

Hello December: The darkest days of the year are upon us.  Unconsciously, we tend to become more tired and unproductive as the human body is exposed to less natural light. Very much linked to wellbeing, light has a major impact on our health as winter decreases our chances of getting enough daily natural light. Studies […]

Welltek brings 20 millions worth of happiness to the UK

Framery Q Lifestyle booths

Sales of Framery pods top £20 million as Welltek puts workplace happiness centre stage in the office Initially thought of as a fad, it’s widely acknowledged that office booths and pods can make employees more productive, more creative and ultimately happier. They have now become an integral part of workplace design for the open plan […]

The air we breathe influences our entire life.

Air0 and foliage

Bad air quality has a lot of negative effects on the human body. From headaches, dizziness to fatigue these are some of the side-effects from short term exposure to high levels of CO2, VOC and particles. Therefore, the air quality is important in your home as well as your workplace. We spend 90 % of […]

Framery: some extra for added safety

Framery O booths in centre of an Office

Two significant features have been added to all Framery’s products to face the pandemic situation: All Framery’s booths come now with a copper-plated door handle. Used for health purposes, copper makes viruses disintegrate much quicker than any plastic or stainless steel surface. Moreover, an anti-microbial non-toxic fabric is now available. This material deactivates the biochemicals […]