Final 2024 Keynote HOK Sensory Processing AUID
Links to the HOK research material on Neurodiversity that has been published to date.
- “Designing a Neurodiverse Workplace”
https://www.hok.com/ideas/publications/hok-designing-a-neurodiverse-workplace/
- “Designing For Neurodiversity And Inclusion” WorkDesign Magazine article outlines the background in to neurodiverse conditions and design strategies to create more inclusive spaces.
https://www.workdesign.com/2019/12/designing-for-neurodiversity-and-inclusion/
- A video focused on research on hypo and hyper sensitivities:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoGdEqZIn8M
- Sensory Processing and Neuro-persona: A deep dive into the needs of neurominorities
https://www.hok.com/news/2022-04/survey-neurodiverse-employees-workplaces/
- HOK Forward 2023, the annual publication from our Interiors and WorkPlace groups that e focusing on Inclusive Design for Complex Buildings, such as airports, hospitals, correctional facilities, labs and sports venues.
www.hokforward.com/read/inclusive-design-for-complex-buildings/
- Video teaser for Six Modalities – https://vimeo.com/901279405/590f9a0c23?share=copy
- SXSW – The Future of the Workplace is Neuro-flexible – audio recording: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2024/events/PP146060
- ONEDer Grant Findings 2024 Video https://www.iands.design/videos/video/55000520/neuroflexibility-at-work-sensory-processing-in-the-workplace
- Designing Neuroinclusive Laboratory Environments – HOK
We are excited to announce that in March of 2025, HOK will be launching a comprehensive book on neurodiversity entitled “Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces.” This book will address sensory processing, cognitive wellbeing and neurodiversity in the build environment and why and how we need to address it to create neuroinclusive spaces.
(And it’s actually ready for pre-order)
In the book we will share the findings from over eight years of research and recommendations for how we as a community can create inclusive spaces. Chapters include: Defining Neurotypes, Why it’s Great for Business, Survey Findings, Environmental Influences, Designing for Inclusion and Steps Towards Designing for Inclusion, Design Considerations and the Path Forward. The book includes personal stories, expert interviews and client success stories.
All of this research is combined with our thought leadership on how work and the workplace are evolving so we can create more holistic solutions for organizations. And that includes HR, AV/IT, CRE and FM.