Privacy and Transparency Simultaneously
Glass doors and walls in offices and businesses offer the best of both worlds: Privacy and transparency at the same time.
Interior design in commercial buildings has been trending toward transparency for a while now as owners and managers seek to reassure customers and employees alike. When people can see bosses and other workers all the time, it builds trust while promoting collaboration. But frameless glass walls also over privacy. They also can boost productivity.
See But Not Hear
Glass walls offer privacy by limiting what other people can hear. While customers and employees may be able to look into an executive office or a conference room, for example, they can’t actually hear what is being discussed.
Business leaders need to talk through a lot of things that aren’t necessarily a part of the public discussion. So privacy is important. Decision-making and leadership choices are easier when all options can be discussed privately without worrying about what other people will think.
Glass walls offer this discretion while still allowing people to see inside, boosting confidence among workers and clients alike. Opaque walls and doors can make people suspicious and wonder what’s going on “behind closed doors”.
Let the Sun Shine
Another benefit of glass walls and doors in offices and businesses is that they allow light to flow through without obstruction. Bright workplaces flooded with natural light are more cheerful, warmer, and even more productive.
Behavioral studies have shown that natural light promotes productivity, good health, and positive feelings in employees. So the more light you can allow to flow into the workplace, the better off your business will be.
Design trends come and go. But frameless glass walls and doors in business settings are here to stay. Consider replacing solid walls and windowless doors with frameless glass to promote productivity, inspire creativity, and boost employee and customer confidence in your business.