“Launched in February 2021, the Singapore Green Plan 2030 seeks to galvanise a whole-of-nation movement and advance Singapore’s national agenda on sustainable development” In Singapore, the built environment accounts for approximately 20% of national carbon emissions and consumes about one-third (33%) to nearly half of the nation’s total electricity. This is before we consider all…
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The simple answer is that it will depend on who you ask. The HR team will have a very different idea of what is valuable in a workplace from the corporate real estate’s perception of a good value workspace. While the end users may have an entirely different perspective again, and those views may even…
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For many offices, the lunch break begins not with food, but with a question: “Where should we eat?” What follows is a familiar routine, group chats light up, food delivery apps are opened, and colleagues respond with the classic non-answer: “I’m okay anywhere.” Some people remain loyal to their regular food stall or café, while…
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We’ve all seen those picture-perfect office desk setups on social media—the pristine keyboard, matching accessories, and not a single cable in sight. But how realistic is this ideal? A lot of us have tried to create that dream workspace, thinking it’ll magically boost our productivity and wellbeing. But more often than not, we end up…
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Today’s workplaces are filled with technology, and let’s be honest, sometimes it feels like there’s a new “game-changing” app popping up every other week. With so many tools promising to make work easier, it’s no wonder employees and managers alike can feel a little overwhelmed. Office workers need surprisingly simple technology: reliable communication tools, desk…
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Have you ever stopped to think about what makes a great leader? Is it their title, their experience, or something more intangible? At Dare Design, we believe that leadership is about more than just achieving success – it’s about creating a culture that empowers everyone to thrive. Our company’s co-founders are a shining example of…
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New year, new vibes! As the world welcomes the Year of the Snake, it’s time to shake off the old and make way for the new. The workplace is buzzing with energy as teams prepare to tackle new challenges and seize fresh opportunities. As we shed our old skin (or in this case, our old…
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Have you ever noticed how in many European offices, everyone vies for the coveted desk near the window — while in some parts of Asia, employees don’t necessarily share that enthusiasm? It turns out there’s a fascinating cultural backstory. Let’s unpack the historical and cultural reasons behind this surprising difference. The Curious Contrast A bright,…
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When Covid hit, everyone was forced to work from home. I must admit that sometimes I find myself struggling to stay focused and productive within the confines of my home as I’m used to social interaction. Humans after all, are social creatures and the lack of human contact has been proven to be detrimental to…
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If you look at the statistics coming out of the US it is well documented that in the current economic climate, neither increasing productivity nor decreasing cost delivers increased profits. Unfortunately, the productivity equation that worked so well in the industrial era is no longer applicable. Since 1965 in the US across all industries, productivity…
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