Humanscale Insights

What Do We Really Know About the Materials in Our Workspaces?

How much do we really know about the materials in the products we bring into our workplaces and homes? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), people spend approximately 90% of...

Advancing Material Health Through Transparency, Awareness, and Action with the Sustainable Design Forum 2026

At the Sustainable Design Forum 2026 in London, Humanscale joined a collective of architects, designers and sustainability leaders to explore one of the most pressing challenges in the built environme...

Science is Complex. Comfort Shouldn’t Be.

In laboratories, hospitals, and life sciences campuses worldwide, where accuracy is non-negotiable, discomfort isn’t merely physical—it’s a risk to performance and safety. Comfort is...

Dr. Alan Hedge Explores the Art and Ergonomics of Seating

At Humanscale’s recent event, "Designing Comfort: The Art and Ergonomics of Seating," Dr. Hedge shared research-backed insights into how seating design directly impacts posture, moveme...

Humanscale x Architects Declare, Australia: The Benefits of Biophilic Design in the Workplace

In March 2026, Humanscale and Architects Declare hosted a panel of leading voices in research and design at its newly opened Sydney showroom, bringing together experts to explore how biophilic princip...

The $15,000 Idea That Took 15 Years (and 70 Years of Context), Arrives at Long Last!

MMQB highlights the Diffrient Lounge’s long journey to market, positioning it as a fully realized evolution of the lounge chair for a hybrid, work-anywhere world.

Inside Our Shanghai Flagship: A New Retail Expression of Wellness-Led Design

Located in Hongqiao Qianwan InCity MEGA, our new Shanghai flagship is a highly visible, public-facing retail space designed to invite exploration. Rather than operating as a traditional showroom, we c...

Material Health in Lab & Healthcare Design: Beyond Aesthetics

Learn how selecting the right materials in laboratories, healthcare, and life-science environments supports wellbeing, hygiene, sustainability, and operational performance.

Inside a Penang Technology Hub: Elevating Performance and Comfort

When a Fortune 500 semiconductor company at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence set out to build its new 209,000-square-foot office and engineering laboratory in Penang, Malaysia, the goal wen...