How is the company Opale unleashing the power of employees and creativity?
Transparent and liberated, Opale shows its employees trust, gives them freedom -- and is duly rewarded in return.
We have the ability to analyse our impact on our environment and must be more ambitious. We should be anticipating the integration or reintegration of living things, upstream from any urban, construction, renovation or facilitation project. And every time we create spaces where we know that plants will grow and climb, that animal species will find a refuge...
Excerpt from the article “For the future, I dream of an inclusive city that will celebrate all living things”
“For the future, I dream of an inclusive city that celebrates all living things”
An interview with Ryadh Sallem on how he sees the future of urban environments, the place he imagines for nature, interactions and sport, and his perspective on accessibility
Will the office of the future be paperless?
A survey of office employees conducted by Ricoh and The Economist reveals that 59% of respondents believe that non-digital information will be completely obsolete by 2020.
Well-being at work: some inspiring solutions
Relaxation areas, nap rooms, colourful offices and coffee machines worthy of a bistro testify to the fact that companies are attaching more and more importance to employees' well-being.
A tour of the world’s most sustainable cities
The sustainable city is a major challenge in developed societies. It combines local objectives (quality of life, proximity, mobility) and global ones (climate, biodiversity, carbon footprint).
The world’s eight most sustainable buildings
From Grenoble to Melbourne, a tour of the world's most sustainable buildings.
Startup retreats: time and space for a creative and enterprising team
A startup retreat is something between a seminar and a team-building event, between co-working spaces and co-living spaces.
Smart buildings and users: an enduring relationship that needs to be invented
By monitoring and analysing all items of energy consumption, production and storage, smart buildings can manage flows as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Smart building: this is not a light bulb
No offence to Thomas Edison, but traditional incandescent light bulbs will soon be just collectors' items. Deemed too wasteful of energy, too fragile, and obsolete, they are now frowned upon by individuals and building professionals alike.
Smart Building: how big data makes building continually smarter
More than architects' plans and concrete blocks, tomorrow's building considers itself ever smarter.
The «sit–stand» desk: a remedy for sedentarism at work?
Obesity, backache, and cardio-vascular disease are some of the harmful effects on our health that can, according to a study conducted by the Observatory of Sedentarism, result from sitting all day long.
A short history of the lunch break
Today, the lunch break is more and more synonymous with conviviality or of a pleasant break in a day of work.
Science-Fiction at work and in the office
From the tactile and ergonomic workplan to the large aseptic open space, science fiction imagines our workplaces of tomorrow.
Quiz: What kind of colleague are you?
Our daily habits at the office are very telling. Is your desk chaotic, are you a control freak, are you easy-going? Take this test to find out what kind of colleague you are!1) In the morning during your coffee break…
The physical transformation of companies: the six latest trends in office life
What if the work environment was the prime factor influencing employee engagement? This was the conclusion of a study carried out by Steelcase-Ipsos, published in February 2016.
The office-less generation: the words they use | GA
In 1985, the Harvard Business Review published an article entitled “Your office is where you are”. Today, the generation of workers without a fixed office, nomadic workers without any professional.
From the myths surrounding artificial intelligence to actual usage in buildings
Through the use of artificial intelligence, buildings are becoming autonomous entities capable of considering, producing and processing data.
Laughing your way to the desk: a short history of humour in the office
Work is a serious matter, but it's possible to be funny while working! Humour, long kept restrained and subdued in the work context, is now recognized as an essential component.
Imogen Ohlson: cultivating the imagination
In a project that combines art and the environment, artist Imogen Ohlson reused GA's unused paper New Year's cards to make two works of art that will be installed in GA's Paris offices and in Agua, its Toulouse headquarters.
The GA Group’s (hyper)active facades
Combining user comfort and energy performance, our active facades are giving a whole new look to buildings.
Eureka: GA innovation’s box of ideas
The problem with good ideas is that they are extremely volatile. To harness all the ideas with innovation potential, the GA Group has its own specific initiative, called Eureka.
Emmanuelle Duez : «My bed can also be a work space.»
Emmanuelle Duez was not yet 30 when she organized The Boson Project, a committed start-up providing support to large companies that wish to set up new flexible.
Do we work better surrounded by nature?
Employees who take their breaks in a green environment or in front of a natural landscape reportedly develop a greater capacity to concentrate and be more productive.
Darwin, the ecosystem of transition
In the centre of Bordeaux, on the right bank of the Garonne, on three hectares of former military wasteland stands Darwin, an ecological, responsible laboratory that houses coworking spaces, companies, associations, retail shops and restaurants.
Connected objects at the service of occupational health
At a time when companies are increasingly looking after their teams' well-being, connected objects are being introduced in the workplace to support and improve workers' health.
Concretely artistic
Although concrete is more often associated with sturdiness, resistance and rustic simplicity, it can also be an attractive, noble material. Many architects, artists and designers give it a central, sometimes unexpected, role in their works.
Concrete: the comeback of a resistant – and attractive — material!
You either like it or you don't: concrete rarely leaves people indifferent. The external appearance of buildings constructed in the 1960s and 1970s is the main reason for this attitude.
From clean desk to selective sorting, the pursuit of the tidy office
In the era of open-plan offices, cleanliness is everyone's business. Given their influence on the work atmosphere and employees' productivity, clean and tidy desks have nothing but positive effects on a company.
CES 2016: 5 connected objects to adopt for tomorrow’s office
With the multiplication of connected objects, professional life will continue to be transformed. Close-up on 5 innovations.
Building smart buildings intelligently
The building sector consumes more energy than any other sector in France. As the leading consumer, it plays a major role in energy transition. The challenge faced by industrialists in the public works.
A brief history of the open plan layout
Open plan offices first appeared in the 1960s, and the concept became firmly established in companies the world over. Often accused of being a source of noise nuisance and stress.
A brief history of office break rooms
Today, foosball and ping pong tables are practically essential features in every self-respecting startup.
A brief history of coffee machines
According to an Ifop/Nespresso study conducted in 2014, 75% of employees drink at least one cup of coffee during their work day.
Biodiversity and building: myth or reality?
While it has been the object of numerous studies, on the ground biodiversity is still far from having the protection it deserves in the light of its contributions and benefits. In the face of climate change.
He benefits of napping at work
From "zen" spaces to futuristic nap cocoons, the practice of nap in the workplace could become widespread.
All about BIM: 6 questions for Rémi Visière
The emergence of BIM (Building Information Modelling) in the GA Group has transformed working habits and methods. FullBIM, the digital modelling process implemented in the Group, is more than just a tool
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“For the future, I dream of an inclusive city that celebrates all living things”
An interview with Ryadh Sallem on how he sees the future of urban environments, the place he imagines for nature, interactions and sport, and his perspective on accessibility
The GA Group’s (hyper)active facades
Combining user comfort and energy performance, our active facades are giving a whole new look to buildings.
How is the company Opale unleashing the power of employees and creativity?
Transparent and liberated, Opale shows its employees trust, gives them freedom -- and is duly rewarded in return.
Smart building: this is not a light bulb
No offence to Thomas Edison, but traditional incandescent light bulbs will soon be just collectors' items. Deemed too wasteful of energy, too fragile, and obsolete, they are now frowned upon by individuals and building professionals alike.
Concretely artistic
Although concrete is more often associated with sturdiness, resistance and rustic simplicity, it can also be an attractive, noble material. Many architects, artists and designers give it a central, sometimes unexpected, role in their works.
Imogen Ohlson: cultivating the imagination
In a project that combines art and the environment, artist Imogen Ohlson reused GA's unused paper New Year's cards to make two works of art that will be installed in GA's Paris offices and in Agua, its Toulouse headquarters.
Quiz: What kind of colleague are you?
Our daily habits at the office are very telling. Is your desk chaotic, are you a control freak, are you easy-going? Take this test to find out what kind of colleague you are!1) In the morning during your coffee break…
Concrete: the comeback of a resistant – and attractive — material!
You either like it or you don't: concrete rarely leaves people indifferent. The external appearance of buildings constructed in the 1960s and 1970s is the main reason for this attitude.
Darwin, the ecosystem of transition
In the centre of Bordeaux, on the right bank of the Garonne, on three hectares of former military wasteland stands Darwin, an ecological, responsible laboratory that houses coworking spaces, companies, associations, retail shops and restaurants.
Laughing your way to the desk: a short history of humour in the office
Work is a serious matter, but it's possible to be funny while working! Humour, long kept restrained and subdued in the work context, is now recognized as an essential component.
Building smart buildings intelligently
The building sector consumes more energy than any other sector in France. As the leading consumer, it plays a major role in energy transition. The challenge faced by industrialists in the public works.
Connected objects at the service of occupational health
At a time when companies are increasingly looking after their teams' well-being, connected objects are being introduced in the workplace to support and improve workers' health.
Biodiversity and building: myth or reality?
While it has been the object of numerous studies, on the ground biodiversity is still far from having the protection it deserves in the light of its contributions and benefits. In the face of climate change.
Well-being at work: some inspiring solutions
Relaxation areas, nap rooms, colourful offices and coffee machines worthy of a bistro testify to the fact that companies are attaching more and more importance to employees' well-being.
Will the office of the future be paperless?
A survey of office employees conducted by Ricoh and The Economist reveals that 59% of respondents believe that non-digital information will be completely obsolete by 2020.
A brief history of office break rooms
Today, foosball and ping pong tables are practically essential features in every self-respecting startup.
All about BIM: 6 questions for Rémi Visière
The emergence of BIM (Building Information Modelling) in the GA Group has transformed working habits and methods. FullBIM, the digital modelling process implemented in the Group, is more than just a tool
Smart buildings and users: an enduring relationship that needs to be invented
By monitoring and analysing all items of energy consumption, production and storage, smart buildings can manage flows as quickly and efficiently as possible.
From clean desk to selective sorting, the pursuit of the tidy office
In the era of open-plan offices, cleanliness is everyone's business. Given their influence on the work atmosphere and employees' productivity, clean and tidy desks have nothing but positive effects on a company.
A brief history of coffee machines
According to an Ifop/Nespresso study conducted in 2014, 75% of employees drink at least one cup of coffee during their work day.
Eureka: GA innovation’s box of ideas
The problem with good ideas is that they are extremely volatile. To harness all the ideas with innovation potential, the GA Group has its own specific initiative, called Eureka.
Startup retreats: time and space for a creative and enterprising team
A startup retreat is something between a seminar and a team-building event, between co-working spaces and co-living spaces.
A tour of the world’s most sustainable cities
The sustainable city is a major challenge in developed societies. It combines local objectives (quality of life, proximity, mobility) and global ones (climate, biodiversity, carbon footprint).
A short history of the lunch break
Today, the lunch break is more and more synonymous with conviviality or of a pleasant break in a day of work.
He benefits of napping at work
From "zen" spaces to futuristic nap cocoons, the practice of nap in the workplace could become widespread.
From the myths surrounding artificial intelligence to actual usage in buildings
Through the use of artificial intelligence, buildings are becoming autonomous entities capable of considering, producing and processing data.
Science-Fiction at work and in the office
From the tactile and ergonomic workplan to the large aseptic open space, science fiction imagines our workplaces of tomorrow.
The physical transformation of companies: the six latest trends in office life
What if the work environment was the prime factor influencing employee engagement? This was the conclusion of a study carried out by Steelcase-Ipsos, published in February 2016.
A brief history of the open plan layout
Open plan offices first appeared in the 1960s, and the concept became firmly established in companies the world over. Often accused of being a source of noise nuisance and stress.
The world’s eight most sustainable buildings
From Grenoble to Melbourne, a tour of the world's most sustainable buildings.
Emmanuelle Duez : «My bed can also be a work space.»
Emmanuelle Duez was not yet 30 when she organized The Boson Project, a committed start-up providing support to large companies that wish to set up new flexible.
CES 2016: 5 connected objects to adopt for tomorrow’s office
With the multiplication of connected objects, professional life will continue to be transformed. Close-up on 5 innovations.
The «sit–stand» desk: a remedy for sedentarism at work?
Obesity, backache, and cardio-vascular disease are some of the harmful effects on our health that can, according to a study conducted by the Observatory of Sedentarism, result from sitting all day long.
Smart Building: how big data makes building continually smarter
More than architects' plans and concrete blocks, tomorrow's building considers itself ever smarter.
The office-less generation: the words they use | GA
In 1985, the Harvard Business Review published an article entitled “Your office is where you are”. Today, the generation of workers without a fixed office, nomadic workers without any professional.
Do we work better surrounded by nature?
Employees who take their breaks in a green environment or in front of a natural landscape reportedly develop a greater capacity to concentrate and be more productive.