Good morning! I like the idea of napping during the work day; there's lots to consider about where & how to set up a place for it to happen.
Taking me, as example (I have PTSD, and anxiety attacks), I would not be able to relax enough to fall sleep in an open room, where other people are coming & going. Best case would be a small, well-ventilated, dark room with a door that has a deadbolt that can only be unlocked from the inside, and away from too much noise (so, not in or around the break area).
Due to covid, and cleanliness, the bedding would need to be changed after every use; the air completely exchanged, or install the far UVA lights to purify it, and somehow prevent people from using it for sex, while also preserving privacy.
Depending on the size of the company, there would need to be multiple rooms available at any time and, while they don't need to be huge, they will take a considerable amount of space within the building.
Having said that- and I'm sure I've missed quite a few points- I am all for supporting staff in ways that help them have a better work life.
When weather permits, I find naps in the car (a capsule I control) work well enough. Often it's too hot in Texas, but in the UK when it's cold, lots of layers do the trick. A room & sofa or mattress would be luxurious.
Very true about the heat; Austin is expected to reach 103F today.
I've grabbed a fitful doze in a pick up truck a few times (while living in Pennsylvania, not Texas), but couldn't do that in my Mini Cooper.
Thinking about my mom now: she's had Lyme disease for nearly 30 years and I know there's no way she'd be able to nap in a vehicle. A sofa, possibly, but she needs the support of a lounge chair with the capability to raise her feet, at minimum.
Maybe rather than beds, big leather (easier to clean) loungers, with everyone supplying their own blankets/pillows, might work for able-bodied folk, but wouldn't be ADA compliant. And there's still the issue of lack of privacy, which some people require in order to relax.
Good morning! I like the idea of napping during the work day; there's lots to consider about where & how to set up a place for it to happen.
Taking me, as example (I have PTSD, and anxiety attacks), I would not be able to relax enough to fall sleep in an open room, where other people are coming & going. Best case would be a small, well-ventilated, dark room with a door that has a deadbolt that can only be unlocked from the inside, and away from too much noise (so, not in or around the break area).
Due to covid, and cleanliness, the bedding would need to be changed after every use; the air completely exchanged, or install the far UVA lights to purify it, and somehow prevent people from using it for sex, while also preserving privacy.
Depending on the size of the company, there would need to be multiple rooms available at any time and, while they don't need to be huge, they will take a considerable amount of space within the building.
Having said that- and I'm sure I've missed quite a few points- I am all for supporting staff in ways that help them have a better work life.
When weather permits, I find naps in the car (a capsule I control) work well enough. Often it's too hot in Texas, but in the UK when it's cold, lots of layers do the trick. A room & sofa or mattress would be luxurious.
Very true about the heat; Austin is expected to reach 103F today.
I've grabbed a fitful doze in a pick up truck a few times (while living in Pennsylvania, not Texas), but couldn't do that in my Mini Cooper.
Thinking about my mom now: she's had Lyme disease for nearly 30 years and I know there's no way she'd be able to nap in a vehicle. A sofa, possibly, but she needs the support of a lounge chair with the capability to raise her feet, at minimum.
Maybe rather than beds, big leather (easier to clean) loungers, with everyone supplying their own blankets/pillows, might work for able-bodied folk, but wouldn't be ADA compliant. And there's still the issue of lack of privacy, which some people require in order to relax.
I hope some office designers are lurking and reading all of this.