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Check out our articles sharing our insights, tips and trends about the workplace experience.

Our Blog

Check out our articles sharing our insights, tips and trends about the workplace experience.

office lighting

WorkSpace Solutions: Office Lighting

There are several factors to consider when planning an office renovation. The most significant factor when it comes to remodeling ...
stipulated sum contract

Understanding Construction Contracts: Stipulated Sum vs Cost-Plus

Construction contracts are quite complex and can sometimes cause confusion among clients. There are many factors to consider when deciding ...
Integrated Project Delivery

Integrated Project Delivery: Everything you Need to Know

Through a unified team and comprehensive approach, Aura brings workplace visions to life through our integrated method that combines strategy, ...
return to work

Return to Work: How to Attract Staff Back to the Office

In June of 2021, 5 million Canadians reported working from home due to the pandemic deterring their daily work life ...
hybrid office

Optimizing the Hybrid Office

Comparing today's workplace to that of twenty years ago, the office looks vastly different. Workplace design constantly evolves to meet ...
employee expectations

Employee Expectations are Changing. Are you Ready?

The workforce landscape has fundamentally changed, and people are beginning to rethink their relationship with the workplace, as well as ...
Design Director

From East To West: An Interview With Design Director Veronica De Verneuil

Workplace design can encompass a wide range of styles and given Canada has one of the largest geographical masses, there ...
Integrated Design

Integrated Design: Everything You Need to Know

At AURA, we position ourselves as an integrated design-build firm. It has a nice ring to it, but what does ...
office

The Purpose of an Office in the Era of Hybrid Work

A growing number of professional businesses are offering remote or hybrid working arrangements for employees, reducing the necessity for employees ...
work-life balance

How Returning to the Office can Improve Work-life Balance

Are your domestic responsibilities being overshadowed by work at home, even when you are off the clock? Have you found ...
Next Normal

Innovative Workplaces: Deloitte’s Next Normal

Employers have had to raise the bar in terms of their workspaces in recent years. During the time of the ...
Change Management

Change Management: The Most Important Component to a New Office

Change is the only constant in life. As much as we accept that this is true, it can still be ...

Comprehensive Guide For Decision Makers

Get a clear and easy guide understanding “Key Considerations Before Signing A Commercial Lease” and make the best choice for your business.