The Extended Office: Cognitive ergonomics in a hybrid world

Until recently, the impact of the built environment on cognitive functioning has been largely speculative - identified and reported through surveys and other qualitative feedback methods or invasive biological assessments and controlled studies. Now scanning and sensing technologies are delivering insights into how our minds work with real-time accuracy - how we receive, process, store, and retrieve information. Kelly Bacon translates these insights into design solutions to create environments that maximize our cognitive performance. She explores how environmental factors of hybrid work settings are impacting performance and wellbeing, and strategies to optimize workplace design for improved cognitive support across various work environments.