This Staircase Aims to Promote More Physical Activity
Mishal Omar — October 24, 2016 — Art & Design
References: a2office.net & contemporist
The architecture and design agency 'A2Office' designed a set of calorie-counting stairs for an office.
Many people who work in offices lack the time to exercise, but the calorie-counting stairs designed by the A2Office were created to at least make workers aware of the fact that physical activity is important. Located in the 'KuantoKusta' offices in Balio, Portugal, the staircase reveals the number of calories lost as the user progresses up each individual step. The staircase is able to serve as a reminder to employees of the company to ensure that they are living active lifestyles outside of work.
This simple staircase functions as both a central talking point for workers and a way to remind them to live active lifestyles.
Many people who work in offices lack the time to exercise, but the calorie-counting stairs designed by the A2Office were created to at least make workers aware of the fact that physical activity is important. Located in the 'KuantoKusta' offices in Balio, Portugal, the staircase reveals the number of calories lost as the user progresses up each individual step. The staircase is able to serve as a reminder to employees of the company to ensure that they are living active lifestyles outside of work.
This simple staircase functions as both a central talking point for workers and a way to remind them to live active lifestyles.
Trend Themes
1. Calorie-counting Staircases - An emerging trend in office design that promotes physical activity and awareness of calorie burn.
2. Workplace Wellness - A growing trend in which companies prioritize employee health and fitness, using innovative solutions like calorie-counting stairs.
3. Gamification of Exercise - An ongoing trend of incorporating game-like elements into exercise activities, such as tracking calories burned on interactive stairs.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Designers and architects have an opportunity to create innovative office spaces that promote physical activity and employee well-being, such as calorie-counting stairs.
2. Health and Fitness - The health and fitness industry can capitalize on the demand for workplace wellness solutions by offering innovative exercise equipment and technologies for offices, including calorie-counting stairs.
3. Technology - The technology industry can develop interactive systems and sensors to track and display calories burned, enhancing the user experience and engagement with calorie-counting stairs.
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