Author Archives: David
Re-shaping educational space for neurodivergent individuals
Re-shaping educational space for neurodivergent individuals For many educational establishments, finding the physical space or the finance to dedicate resources to neurodivergent pupils has been difficult. But smart sensory furniture solutions are changing the picture. If they didn’t know it already, educational decision-makers are quickly realising that physical space is at a
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Nook Helping Healthcare Battle COVID
COVID wiped out our Event Calendar. Now we are helping the healthcare sector to battle COVID. Nook has delivered its acoustic, autism certified wellness pods for free to hospitals across the UK and Netherlands to offer hard-working frontline staff a place to recharge, refocus and recuperate during tiring shifts. Nook pods are
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The ‘new normal’ workspace must nurture and champion the neurodivergent
The ‘new normal’ workspace must nurture and champion the neurodivergent. Talk of emerging from the pandemic into a ‘new normal’ is everywhere. But what should this new normal look like? Well, if businesses are determined to make a change and to do things differently then it is absolutely essential that practical consideration
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Nook Touches Down at Allegiant Stadium, Home of the Las Vegas Raiders
Ford Sensory Nooks deliver an oasis of calm for neurodiverse fans and their families The Las Vegas Raiders have partnered with sensory furniture-design specialist Nook to provide innovative support for any fan that needs a quiet space to take a break from the excitement at Allegiant Stadium. Inclusivity is a priority for
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When a major re-fit isn’t an option, modularity and flexibility is the key
When a major re-fit isn’t an option, modularity and flexibility is the key As the working landscape changes, businesses have a difficult task ahead of them. Nook Pods’ David O’Coimin explains the benefits of modularity and flexibility. The post-pandemic workspace has to change – everyone’s agreed on that at least. But huge
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Nook & Acendo: New Video Conference Huddle Pods
ONE OF THE WORLDS ONLY VIDEO CONFERENCE HUDDLE PODS. A great example of how well set up a Nook Pod is to integrate technology – the combination of Nook and Acendo by Harman. The Nook Pod allows Acendo to be completely integrated into a huddle environment. The video ‘conference’ huddle pod includes all
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How acoustics affect wellbeing
One of the most widely recognised symbols of British tourism, the red telephone box is now almost redundant in its original use. Nowadays you’re more likely to find these iconic phone booths stuffed full of books, street food or housing community defibrillators. Built in the 1920s, the telephone box was purely functional:
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How To Plan A Great Event
The secret to a successful event can be measured in a variety of ways. Did lots of people turn up? Did everyone have a good time? Will people come back again? But there’s a forgotten topic which visitors invariably comment on at the end of the day: “I had a great time,
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Listed Building limitations? No problem.
This is an interesting story that is emerging as we take Nook to market – its ability to address limitations in regard to listed buildings. In particular we are seeing uptake in Nook because of the restrictions in changing the infrastructure in these locations – you can’t! It’s very difficult to get
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Novotel Nooks
Here at the Novatel Amsterdam City Hotel for the Collateral Management Forum by Flemming Events, you can see how easily Nook pods look at home and become a valuable part of the environment. Visitors to the conference drop in and out of the Nooks to hold short meetings, charge phones, make phone
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