The Next Era of Workplaces: Prioritising People, Creativity, and Sustainability

The workplace is changing fast, and so are what employees need and expect. The Covid-19 pandemic flipped things on its head, forcing us to rethink how we approach work. The traditional office has given way to a more flexible, hybrid model, where employees split their time between home and the office.

With this shift, companies are now focusing on creating workspaces that prioritise people’s wellbeing, comfort, and creativity. A recent report from Studio DB highlights just how important these factors are when it comes to getting people back into the office. One of the key takeaways is that sustainability is becoming a major priority. Employees are increasingly looking for workplaces that not only focus on comfort, but also on environmental impact. They want energy-efficient lighting, smart HVAC systems, renewable energy sources, and buildings that meet sustainability certifications. Plus, there's a push for companies to use more sustainable materials to create more efficient environments.

The report also found that many employees are even willing to spend a bit more to help achieve sustainability goals. This could be because people are more aware of environmental issues and feel a sense of responsibility when it comes to reducing their own carbon footprint.

With sustainability now a huge part of what makes a workplace attractive and effective, to meet these expectations, businesses need to start actively investing in sustainable practices that will benefit both their people and the planet. Improving the quality of insulation in your workplace is an easy place to start as it can help reduce your energy use throughout the year.

View Greenstuf's range of insulation solutions designed to help create healthier environments all over New Zealand.

GreenStuf Sound Solution Classic

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Acoustic insulation available in 90mm pads and blanket.

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Application: Acoustic insulation
Fitting: Internal walls & mid-floors

GreenStuf Sound Solution can be used in timber framed walls and mid-floor cavities for reducing airborne sound transfer. GreenStuf Sound Solution reduces resonating noise in the construction cavity thereby reducing the sound energy transferred from one side to the other. Further improvements can be achieved by using acoustically rated plasterboard, multiple layers of plasterboard, or by isolating the plasterboard from the stud.

NZBC Compliance: When installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, GreenStuf insulation will satisfy the 50 year durability clause NZBC B2.3.1 (a). GreenStuf meets the relevant clauses of NZBC E3 Internal Moisture, F2 Hazardous Building Materials, and may contribute to meeting H1 Energy Efficiency, and G6 Acoustic Design requirements.

H1 Energy Efficiency: This product will contribute to a building meeting building code Clause H1. All GreenStuf thermal insulation is created to meet with MBIE's new changes.

Fire Regulations: GreenStuf insulation may not be suitable for all applications, as stipulated in the NZBC. Please consult a fire engineer when specifying GreenStuf insulation or contact a GreenStuf account manager for further information.

Acoustic Performance: The Sound Transmission Class (STC) is the industry accepted means of determining a material or assembly’s ability to resist airborne sound transfer. A higher STC rating blocks more noise from transmitting through a construction system. GreenStuf Sound Solution will assist in reducing the resonating noise inside the construction cavity. Typical improvement in sound transmission loss through walls with the use of GreenStuf Sound Solution is an increase of 6-7 STC points, effectively reducing loud voices to a slight murmur. Typical improvement in sound transmission loss through a common residential mid-floor construction with the use of Sound Solution is an increase of 5-7 STC points.

GreenStuf Thermal Wall Pads

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GreenStuf® Thermal Wall Pads are designed for the thermal insulation of timber-framed buildings.

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Application: Thermal insulation
Fitting: Internal walls

GreenStuf Thermal Wall Insulation are designed for the Thermal Wall Insulation of timber framed buildings in accordance with New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) H1 Energy Efficiency requirements. GreenStuf Thermal Pads can be used in ceilings, internal and external walls and mid-floor cavities.

NZBC Compliance: When installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, GreenStuf insulation will satisfy the 50 year durability clause NZBC B2.3.1 (a). GreenStuf meets the relevant clauses of NZBC E3 Internal Moisture, F2 Hazardous Building Materials, and will contribute to meeting H1 Energy Efficiency.

H1 Energy Efficiency: This product will contribute to a building meeting building code Clause H1. All GreenStuf thermal insulation is created to meet with MBIE's new changes.

Acoustic Performance: GreenStuf insulation will assist sound reduction by reducing the resonating noise inside the construction cavity. Typical improvement in sound transmission loss through walls with the use of GreenStuf R2.0 Wall insulation is an increase of 5-6 STC points.

Hazardous Building Materials: GreenStuf is non-hazardous.

Durability: GreenStuf has a 50 Year Durability Warranty.

Moisture: GreenStuf is not affected by moisture. Exposure to an atmosphere of 50°C at 90% relative humidity for four days
showed moisture absorption by weight of less than 0.03%.

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