1500 bubble
a 1500–millimetre safe–zone surrounding individuals
Activity-based working (ABW)
a workplace where workers move between various settings designed for different types of tasks
Adaptable
able and willing to adjust to change
Antimicrobial
agents, materials, finishes or treatments that can kill or stop the growth of harmful microorganisms
Bi-polar ionisation
air filters that omit charged oxygen ions that destroy bacteria and virus cells
Blended experience
a situation where a person carries out activities with the suitable resources from home as well as in the traditional pre-COVID location as well as other places
Density
the number of people in a space divided by the area of the space; many people in a small space is denser than a large space with fewer people
Desk for the day*
an occupancy monitoring system designed by Unispace where workers virtually book workstations. See also ABW. *unispace.com
Digital equity
a culture where the digital experience in the usual place of work, learning, meeting or play is equal to the digital experience offered at home or other places
Circulation path
the walkway that people follow through a space, such as a corridor
Enclosed space
a indoor area that is not open to the outdoors
F.A.C.T
Functional Assessment and Capacity Tool (FACT) developed by Architectus to interpret space requirements for the COVID era
Flexible
capable of adjusting without loss of function
Fluid
changing shape in response to an external force
IRL
‘in real life’
Nomadic services
an interoperable IT and security network that allows access from home or from outside the usual place of work, learning, meeting or play at any time
Occupancy
the number or people using a space
Physical / social distancing
keeping a defined distance apart from others to reduce spread of infection
Physical vs virtual
the process of weighing the cost/benefits of being together with others in the same physical space as opposed to an online forum
Post-COVID
a future when COVID-19 is less of a threat due to an effective vaccine or treatment, the build widespread immunity amongst communities, or a mutation that reduces the virus’ severity or the period after COVID-19 was discovered
Post-pandemic world
a future when, although the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, the fabric of everyday life has changed
Propeller Workplace*
workplace concept developed by Unispace where the office extends beyond the physical workplace and combines working from home with working in the physical office *unispace.com
QR code
shorthand for Quick Response code, a two-dimensional machine-readable barcode, which enables people to check-in, open doors, call elevators, use printers, book a desk etc via a digital device, without touching surfaces
Safe Six*
checklist developed by real estate services firm, Cushman and Wakefield designed to help organisations safely return their workers to the workplace *cushmanwakefield.com
Social-distanced office
workplace designed to maintain a physical / social distancing between others
Space Explorer*
a data rich modelling system developed by Arup engineers that measures the safety of workplaces factoring in the size, shape and nature of the space, staff numbers and the most recent research on how COVID-19 spreads * arup.com
Semi-enclosed space
an office space adjoining a larger open area
Temperature sensor
automated thermometer recording people’s temperature as they enter and exit high-density environments
Under desk sensor
a device monitoring real-time desk occupancy, allowing people to find and reserve desks, and management to understand how spaces are being used
Utilisation
understanding how frequently available space and resources are used
UV cleaning
a disinfection method using short wavelength ultraviolet (UV) light to kill or halt the growth of potentially harmful microorganisms
VR
‘virtual reality’
WELL*
shorthand for the WELL Building Standard and Rating Tool, a global certification system conceived by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) *wellcertified.com
WFH
‘working from home’
WFO
‘working from office’
Workplace ecosystem*
a future concept developed by Cushman and Wakefield where workplaces no longer exist in a single location but encompass a main office, workers’ home offices and smaller satellite offices * cushmanwakefield.com
Workpoint
a desk where a worker spends most of their office hours
Zero-touch / hands-free
technologies and fixtures that automate high-contact touch points
