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Strategy & Planning
Building a Future-Ready Workplace: Beem Credit Union’s Workplace Strategy with Aura
Learn about Beem Credit Union's experience working with Aura to develop a workplace strategy that supports its evolving needs.
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Strategy & Planning
Maximizing ROI with a Strategic Workplace: How Planning Drives Business Success
Explore workplace strategy and how companies can develop a strategic workplace that drives employee success and business performance.
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TenantTalks
TenantTalks Creating Space for Mental Health: The Role of the Workplace Recap
On October 23, 2024, Aura partnered with TenantTalks to host Creating Spaces for Mental Health: The Role of the Workplace. This event featured a keynote
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Webinar
Your Brain on Virtual Work
In the webinar, Your Brain on Virtual Work, we explore the neuroscience behind how we work, both in-person or online.
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Workplace Design
Strategy & Planning
Culture & Talent
Enhancing Workplace Well-being: Strategies for a Healthier Workforce
Unsure how to prioritize workplace well-being? This article offers strategies to support a healthier, more engaged team.
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Strategy & Planning
Culture & Talent
The Hybrid Work Model: Ins and Outs of Creating an Effective Hybrid Workplace
Learn what the hybrid work model entails and explore strategies to maximize its benefits, from space management to encouraging a RTO.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Construction Management
Unlock Efficiency: Why Design-Build is the Smart Move for Your Next Office Renovation
Discover the key differences between design-build and split-process methods to choose the best for your office renovation.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Construction Management
Culture & Talent
Boosting Workplace Productivity with Strategic Workspace Investments
By making strategic investments in workspace design, companies can create optimized environments that support employee productivity.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Construction Management
Design-Build: Navigating the Office Renovation Journey with Success
Explore the key advantages of the design-build approach and learn practical tips for implementing it in an office renovation or improvement.
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Strategy & Planning
What is Workplace Strategy?
A well-defined workplace strategy can lead to happier employees, better performance, and a stronger organization. Learn more today.
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Webinar
Workplace Strategy Webinar: Now Available On-Demand
Deep dive into our latest workplace strategy webinar, The Power of Place: Enhancing the Employee Experience Through the Physical Environment.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Crafting Dynamic Workspaces for Large Corporations: Challenges and Solutions
Discover the unique challenges and opportunities large corporations face when designing and building their workspaces.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Culture & Talent
Embracing Change: The Rise of Hybrid Work and Workspace Adaptation
The rise of the hybrid work model is transforming the norms for unused office space, prompting a fresh approach to office design.
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Strategy & Planning
Culture & Talent
Elevating Workplace Strategy at Aura: Introducing Robin Rosebrugh
Aura Office is excited to welcome Robin Rosebrugh to our team as a Workplace Strategy and Research Specialist.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Trends
Workplace Design
Workspace Layouts: Finding the Right Floorplan for Your Office
Learn about distinct workspace layouts and how to use them to boost productivity, streamline workflow, and encourage creativity. Read now!
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Workplace Trends
Workplace Design
Workplace Interior Design Trends For 2024
Discover the latest workplace interior design trends of 2024 with our design team. Gain insights into designs reshaping workspaces this year.
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Construction Management
How to Streamline Office Renovations: The Power of Integrated Design-Build and Stipulated Sum Contract
Learn how companies can efficiently approach an office renovation using an integrated design-build approach and a stipulated sum contract.
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Workplace Trends
Workplace Design
Achieving a Frictionless Hybrid Office Environment
Discover the keys to a frictionless hybrid office environment through tech efficiency and strategic design integration.
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TenantTalks
TenantTalks Recap: Maximizing the In-office Employee Experience
On October 16th, 2023, Aura partnered with TenantTalks to host The TenantTalks Summit 2023: Maximizing the In-person Employee Experience.
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Construction Management
What Project Delivery Method is Best for your Office Renovation?
Take a closer look at common project delivery methods, their pros and cons, and how to select the one that's best for your office renovation.
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TenantTalks
TenantTalks: Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Insights
Discover changes in the Vancouver commercial real estate market, vacancy rates, and strategic initiatives improving the workplace experience.
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Workplace Trends
Strategy & Planning
Commercial Real Estate in Vancouver: Cadillac Fairview’s Strategic Initiatives
Vancouver landlords are actively reevaluating their strategic initiatives to adapt to the changing tides of the commercial real estate market.
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Strategy & Planning
Higher Education Campus Renovation: Elevating the Student Experience
To keep up with the evolving needs of students, higher education institutions must adapt to support the overall student experience.
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Workplace Design
Essential Features Every Modern Boardroom Should Have
A thoughtful boardroom design is critical in fostering productive discussions, and steering organizations toward success. Learn more.
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TenantTalks
Tenant Talks Summit 2023
TenantTalks is focused on topics to improve office environments impacting how organizations function today and in the future.
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Social Impact
Culture & Talent
Aura’s Charity Sports Day Leaves a Lasting Impact
At Aura, we believe in coming together to create positive change. Learn more about our recent Charity Sports Day we hosted.
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Workplace Trends
Strategy & Planning
Innovative Workplaces: How FirstService Residential is Maximizing the Employee Experience.
We spoke with FirstService Residential's President, Chris Churchill, to learn how they are maximizing the in-office employee experience.
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Workplace Design
Introducing Hospitality Design Into The Workplace
Learn more about how companies can introduce hospitality design to improve the office experience, viewing employees as valued guests.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Revitalizing a Vancouver Law Firm: Enhancing Productivity and Growth Through Redesign
Learn more about how Aura helped Clyde & Co, a global law firm, reimagine its space to optimize space usage and support company growth.
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Strategy & Planning
Culture & Talent
Workplace Trends
Fighting Employee Burnout Through Office Design
By strategically designing the workspace, companies can reduce employee burnout and foster a healthier work culture.
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Culture & Talent
Workplace Design
Designing a Commute-Worthy Workplace
Companies must focus on designing workplaces dedicated to improving the employee experience, making the commute worth it.
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Workplace Trends
The Psychology of Commuting: Why it may not be all bad
Commuting can offer unique opportunities for relaxation, work-life balance, and productivity. Learn more about its benefits.
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Workplace Design
Strategy & Planning
Workplace Trends
Designing For The Hybrid Work Environment
Working with Aura, Graymont was able to design an inviting and flexible hybrid work environment. Learn more
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Data Analytics: Building a functional and Informed Workspace
Learn how workplace data that can aid in the development of an engaging workspace where teams perform their best.
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Workplace Design
Workplace Trends
Aura wins Silver A’ Design Award
We are thrilled and honoured to announce that Aura has received a Silver A 'Design Award in the Interior Space & Exhibition Category.
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TenantTalks
TenantTalks Recap: Office Planning in Uncertain Times
Aura partnered with TenantTalks to host: Office Planning in Uncertain Times. Learn how companies are navigating hybrid work environments.
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Social Impact
Community Impact: Positively Impacting People
At Aura, our mission is to positively impact people. We embody this through community impact via our profession and giving where we live.
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Culture & Talent
Workplace Design
Fostering and Sustaining Company Culture in a Hybrid Workplace
Discover how to maintain a strong company culture in a hybrid workplace. Learn why a strong culture is important and how to strengthen yours.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Construction Management
Workplace Trends
Graymont Unveils Newly Renovated Head Office
On March 8th, 2023, Graymont gathered its employees to celebrate the opening of its newly renovated head office.
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Strategy & Planning
Commercial Lease Expiry: How to Plan
Whether your commercial lease is up in 6 months or three years, it is critical to plan to ensure a seamless and streamlined transition.
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Workplace Design
2023 Workplace Design Trends Report
The Aura design team got together to brainstorm and discuss workplace design trends in 2023. Continue reading to discover the top trends that are likely to take off this year.
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Workplace Trends
Workplace Design
Future-proofing your Workplace with Modular Office Design
Modular office design offers unique spaces and features that can adjust to meet the changing dynamics of the workplace. Read to learn more.
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Culture & Talent
Strategy & Planning
Avoid New Hire Turnover with an effective Onboarding Experience
Employee engagement, motivation, productivity, and whether they succeed or leave are all influenced by their onboarding experience.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Strategic Workplace Design: Blending Aesthetics with Functionality
Strategic workplace design helped Westland Insurance create a head office that reflected its team and allowed for company growth.
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Strategy & Planning
Forecasting Office Space Needs for 2023
Learn about Vancouver's commercial real estate market, how to approach the end of a lease, and successfully plan office space needs for 2023.
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Workplace Trends
Workplace Design
Hybrid Work Solutions: The Collaborative Hub
The transition to a hybrid work environment allowed PayByPhone staff the flexibility to choose where they can work best.
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TenantTalks
TenantTalks Recap: Maximizing Team Collaboration and Performance in an Evolving, Modern Workplace
How can I maximize team collaboration and performance? What are high-performing teams doing to succeed in a modern workplace?
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Workplace Trends
International Perspective: Interview with Interior Designer Camille Obianyor
We spoke with our interior designer Camille Obianyor about her experience with workplace branding and how her international perspective aids her current projects.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Transforming your Office from Workplace to Destination
Because work can now be done outside the office, workplaces must be more than just a place to house staff; they must also be a destination.
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Workplace Trends
Culture & Talent
Mental Health in the Workplace: How to Create a Psychologically Healthy Space
Teach leaders how to recognize when an employee is struggling with their mental health in the workplace and how to respond appropriately.
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Workplace Trends
WorkSpace Solutions: Office Lighting
Read on to learn more about this week's WorkSpace Solution: office lighting. With the right help, lighting can positively impact your office.
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Construction Management
Understanding Construction Contracts: Stipulated Sum vs Cost-Plus
Read to understand more about a cost-plus vs. stipulated sum contract and the circumstances that require each one.
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Construction Management
Integrated Project Delivery: Everything you Need to Know
Through integrated project delivery, tenants can maximize efficiency through all phases of strategy, design, and construction.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Trends
Culture & Talent
Return to Work: How to Attract Staff Back to the Office
Are you looking for ways to encourage staff to come back to work in 2022? Click here for fail-safe tips to ensure a successful return to work
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Optimizing the Hybrid Office
How does a hybrid office differ from a traditional office, and how can businesses accommodate this new working model? Read on to learn more.
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Workplace Trends
Employee Expectations are Changing. Are you Ready?
Employee expectations are changing. The pressure is now on employers to respond to these expectations to stay competitive amid a tight labor market.
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Workplace Trends
From East To West: An Interview With Design Director Veronica De Verneuil
Discover more about her extensive experience on the Canadian east and west coasts and how workplace interior design has evolved.
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Workplace Design
Integrated Design: Everything You Need to Know
Learn more about AURA's integrated approach and how integrated design can help with communication, budget, and project timelines.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Trends
The Purpose of an Office in the Era of Hybrid Work
As questions about office space arise and the nature of work evolves, consider these 5 advantages of having a physical office.
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Culture & Talent
Strategy & Planning
How Returning to the Office can Improve Work-life Balance
We have all struggled to find a work-life balance, but with the rise of working from home, the lines have become increasingly blurred.
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Workplace Trends
Innovative Workplaces: Deloitte’s Next Normal
Deloitte, as one of Canada's largest professional services organizations, has long been a leader in advancing their workplace strategy.
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Workplace Trends
Change Management: The Most Important Component to a New Office
Change management plan addresses the people component of change by helping employees embrace adjustments in the workplace.
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Workplace Trends
Grand Opening: PayByPhone Unveils New Yaletown Office
PayByPhone held a Grand Opening event on August 23rd to commemorate the completion of their new office to employees.
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Workplace Trends
Why Are Tech Companies Keeping An Office?
I have met with many tech companies over the years, and it has been fascinating to see how the industry has evolved and how workplace design has changed alongside it.
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Workplace Trends
Top Three Tips For Ensuring A Sustainable Office Build-Out
As sustainable habits become more widespread, green solutions have started to inform business practices. Most companies are now ensuring their office spaces is environmentally friendly
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Workplace Trends
Overcoming Challenges In The Modern Law Firm
There has been significant discussion and debate surrounding what the “modern” law firm will look like. Is the floor plan open? Private corner offices? Or is it all glass?
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Workplace Trends
How To Throw A Successful Office Grand Opening
Nothing surpasses the satisfaction of seeing a project come together. But what happens after you complete your office build-out or redesign?
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Social Impact
Supporting BC Children’s Hospital
We are thrilled to share our recent support to the BC Children’s hospital with a donation of $2000 to support services and hospital care for children in BC and their families.
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Workplace Trends
Hybrid Vs Remote: What Work Modality Is Best For You?
When assessing your working model, you may discover that there are more work modalities than you realized. Determine which modality is right for you.
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Workplace Trends
Commercial Lease Expiry: What You Need To Know
If you plan to make a commercial real estate decision in the next 18-36 months, here is what you need to know.
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Workplace Trends
Is Employee Experience The New Customer Experience?
Company focus is shifting. In the past, it was assumed that companies should prioritize the customer experience over everything.
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Workplace Trends
WorkSpace Solutions: Phone Booths Or Meeting Pods
As workplace design evolves, businesses have shifted away from too many private offices and boxed cubicles for each employee and towards more open floor plans.
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Workplace Trends
Integrated Workplace Strategy: Everything You Need To Know
Every successful design-build project starts with a solid plan. To get the most out of your office renovation.
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Workplace Trends
Understanding Vancouver’s Commercial Building Permits
Development and Building Permits are vital if you are planning an office build-out or renovation in Vancouver or any City really.
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Workplace Trends
Aura at Neocon 2022: Insights and Highlights
From June 13 to 15th, our design team attended Neocon 2022 in Chicago. Here are our insights and highlights from this 3 day event.
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Workplace Trends
Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Integrated Design-build: Everything you Need to Know
Discover how Aura's integrated approach can help you create a workplace that follows your vision while exceeding your expectations.
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Strategy & Planning
Desk Booking Applications: Which software is best for you?
Due to the wide range of new work modalities that have evolved in recent years, not everyone will be commuting to the workplace every day as we once did. To help ensure that your new office strategy meets the needs of your employees' expectations and business model, we have compiled and compared a list of 6 desk booking software that are currently available.
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TenantTalks
TenantTalks Recap: Designing The Workplace of Today
We hosted the latest edition of our TenantTalks in-person events on June 1st, 2022, supplying insights on Designing the Workplace of Today. The We hosted the latest edition of our TenantTalks Event on June 1st, 2022, supplying insights on Designing the Workplace of Today.
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Workplace Trends
Workplace Branding: What’s the Significance?
When creating your company’s brand, what are the most important aspects? The most common types of branding are advertising, logos, and social media With the right office layout and design, you can contribute to the development of a marketable internal work culture while displaying a strong brand identity to the world.
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Culture & Talent
Workplace Design
Workplace Design with Senior Designer Salma Siddiqi
Workplace design is constantly changing to cater to new business needs, shifts in employee focus, and technological advancements.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Workplace Trends
How Office Design Can Create Meaningful Connections
The Company PPI is a leading national insurance marketing organization dedicated to Canada's high net-worth insurance market. Their industry Aura and PPI partnered to transform PPI's office design, creating an environment that reinvents the staff and client experience
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Workplace Trends
The Immersive Office: How to Increase Productivity in the Workplace
In Canada, Labor productivity decreased by 10.6% and by 2% during the third and fourth quarters of 2020. The global pandemic had serious effects on Blend traditional office and corporate settings with cutting edge technology. Find out how to increase productivity in the workplace.
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TenantTalks
Tenant Talks Recap: The Future of Workplace Experience in the Financial Sector
Learn what 4 leaders in the financial services industry had to say about building their workplace experience for better productivity in the workplace.
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Workplace Trends
Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
How To Use Your Workplace as a Sales Tool
During the pandemic, over 40% of the US labour force shifted to working from home. Many people thought that this meant the death of the office workspace Although your staff act as the point of contact, the rest of your work environment can go far beyond that. Here's how to design it.
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Culture & Talent
Workplace Trends
Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Construction Management
Managing a Hybrid Workforce Through Leadership
According to the American Psychological Association, roughly 3 out of 5 workers report they're currently experiencing the negative effects of work-related workplace environment designing office space hybrid office design design thinking process office design articles
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Culture & Talent
Workplace Trends
Happy People, Productive Team
There is a lot of discussion surrounding the work environment and its impact on the quality of performance. While the notion that a happy staff is more
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Culture & Talent
Strategy & Planning
Talent Retention in 2022
The post-pandemic landscape of work is wildly different from what we are used to. Employees and candidates have shifted their priorities and are seeking
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Culture & Talent
Construction Management
Workplace Design
The Rise of “Resimercial” Office Design and How To Achieve It
The work-from-home mandate since the onset of the pandemic blurred the boundaries between “home” and “office.” With offices opening again, the
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Workplace Trends
Construction Management
Strategy & Planning
Office Space in Vancouver: Q&A with Dan Boram
March 2022 Will the need for office space increase or decrease as employees return to work as we continue through 2022? The New York Times, in an
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Workplace Trends
Strategy & Planning
BIV Real Estate: New analytics tool helps companies take the guesswork out of their real estate needs
Article written & featured by Business In Vancouver</> Coming back to work following the pandemic, employers across Canada are continuously
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Culture & Talent
Workplace Trends
The War for Talent in a Hybrid World: A Tenant Talks Recap
We hosted its latest edition of TenantTalks on the 16th of February 2022, addressing the “War for Talent in a Hybrid World.
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Workplace Trends
Strategy & Planning
Culture & Talent
10 Tips on Training and Managing Remote Teams
Are you a business owner or an HR manager considering hiring remote staff for your organisation? You might be worried about integrations and employees' Training and managing remote teams comes with its own set of challenges. Here are 10 tips for effective management of the remote workforce.
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Workplace Trends
10 Workplace Wellness Tips to Improve Your Team’s Wellbeing
Ten workplace wellness tips to improve your team's wellbeing. Read on to learn everything that you need to know on workplace wellness.
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Workplace Trends
Workplace Design
Office Design Trends for 2022
Every year brings about fresh new trends, be it in fashion, food, or interior design. With the drastic change in lifestyles over the past two years,
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Workplace Trends
Strategy & Planning
Why Office Design Strategy is Important for Company Performance
The way we work has changed drastically in the past three years. In the wake of Covid-19, the professional world has had a reckoning with the effects of
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Construction Management
Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Re-building your tech stack to support your hybrid office in 2022
As we wrap up another year of co-existing with the pandemic and prepare to head into a new one, we see more and more organizations transitioning to hybrid
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Culture & Talent
Workplace Trends
Strategy & Planning
7 Workspace Design Tips to Get Your Employees More Engaged
Workspace design is an often overlooked area that can enhance employee well-being. Learn the 7 employee engagement ideas.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Webinar | How Technology Is Shaping The Hybrid Workplace
Our team of expert designers and strategists presented their insights and tips on how technology is shaping the hybrid workplace.
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Construction Management
Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
A Scientific Approach to the Hybrid Office
If your organization is in the process of planning your office layout for the future or considering switching to a hybrid office model, there are many
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Culture & Talent
Strategy & Planning
Construction Management
Workplace Design
5 expert tips on transitioning to the hybrid workplace
Gone are the days when employees were expected to be in their seats for the whole workday. The COVID-19 pandemic showed us first-hand that almost all
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Culture & Talent
Workplace Trends
Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Construction Management
The future of office space will look like a “campfire,” according to an expert
Article written & featured by Daily Hive Aura Office Environments — a Canadian design-build company headquartered in Vancouver — provides clients with
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Strategy & Planning
LGM uses Pivvot to re-imagine how their team uses the workplace
The Company: LGM is a leading insurance provider serving the Canadian automotive industry. They are headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with two other
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Trends
Pivvot Transforms How Canadian Companies Use the Office
Some Canadian companies are even incorporating these "co-working" spaces into their layouts to promote productivity.
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Workplace Trends
DuMoulin Black’s Experience with Pivvot
DuMoulin Black used the Pivvot Workplace strategy software to get leadership alignment, learn how their team works best, how to find out much space they
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Workplace Trends
5 steps to getting the ball rolling on inclusive design for your workplace
What workers look for in a workplace is always changing as the world remains in a constant state of change. To remain competitive as a place to work and
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Culture & Talent
Workplace Trends
Strategy & Planning
Top 4 challenges of long-term flexible working arrangements
By: Dan Boram As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more employers than ever are now offering flexible working arrangements, giving employees the
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Workplace Design
Strategy & Planning
Construction Management
Case Study: RAM Consulting | Design & Project Delivery
The Company RAM Consulting has been offering its design and construction management services to Canadian businesses for over a decade. Focusing mostly on
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Workplace Trends
Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Is the Future Office Digital?
In our post-pandemic world, we are seeing a lot of changes to the physical office. Many organizations are adopting flexible working schedules and hybrid
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Workplace Trends
Workplace Design
Culture & Talent
The shift to Experience-Based Working
In 2020, more people than ever had the opportunity to work from home as organizations around the world made their best efforts to protect their staff from
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Workplace Trends
Introducing Pivvot Strategy
Aura partners with Pivvot, a workplace analytics software, to help you make data-informed decisions on your workspace and remote work policies. Read more
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Workplace Trends
Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Design + Project Delivery for Harper Grey LLP
Aura was tasked to expand one of Harper Grey’s existing Vancouver office spaces based on our direct experience designing law firms’ offices. We led
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Workplace Trends
Construction Management
Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
3 post-pandemic workplace transformations shaping the next chapter of the law firm
The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly sped up much-needed change in the workplace that may have never happened otherwise. Organizations around the world
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TenantTalks
TenantTalks Recap: Evolving Organizations + People
On March 17, 2021 Aura hosted the latest edition of our virtual speaker series, Tenant Talks™. In this conversation, we wanted to talk about the evolving
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Culture & Talent
Workplace Trends
Workplace Design
3 major ways the workplace experience is changing
Here are biggest changes you can expect to see to the workplace experience. To schedule a workplace strategy consultation contact Aura.
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TenantTalks
TenantTalks Event Recap : Navigating Disruption In The Accounting Firm Space in Canada 2.0
Panelists included representatives from accounting firm KPMG and E&Y in both Canadian and US-based offices.
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Workplace Trends
Aura to Design + Build Seven-Storey Office Space for Surrey’s New HUB 9850 Flagship Tenant, Westland Insurance Group
On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Westland Insurance Group held a media event at the King George Hub’s new office tower, HUB 9850. In attendance were
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Workplace Trends
Workplace Design
Rick Hansen on Making Accessible Buildings The New Global Standard
The Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) is a program that rates, certifies, and showcases accessible buildings.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Construction Management
Case Study: Workplace Strategy for Destination Vancouver
Destination Vancouver engaged with Aura to evaluate and reconstruct its downtown Vancouver office space that didn’t accurately reflect the
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Workplace Trends
Tenant Talks Recap: Reimagining the Office Space and Experience
October 14th, Tenant Talks hosted its most recent virtual event “Reimagining The Office Space and Experience” featuring guests from the tech industry.
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Workplace Trends
5 Ways to Retain Talent as The Pandemic Shifts Working Norms
Retaining talent has always been a challenge for employers with skilled staff regularly jumping ship for better perks or higher pay. The pandemic has been
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TenantTalks
TenantTalks Event recap : Navigating Disruption in the Accounting Space
On September 17th, 2020 Aura hosted the latest edition of our virtual speaker series, Tenant Talks™, this time with a spotlight on the accounting
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Construction Management
Case Study: Charest Reporting
THE COMPANY Charest Legal Solutions, BC’s largest court reporting firm, has been providing court reporting services, real-time reporting, appeals,
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Workplace Design
Construction Management
Case Study: Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
The Company Every business’s culture is unique, and here at Aura, we spend our days creating experiential office environments that enhance those company
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TenantTalks
TenantTalks Event recap : The future of law firms in a post pandemic world
Tenant Talks recap: what we learned about the future of law firms in a post-pandemic world On July 23rd, Aura hosted our virtual event Tenant Talks,
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Workplace Trends
5 Touchless Technologies to Safeguard Your Workplace With
Until very recently, you wouldn’t have thought twice about touching a door handle or coffee machine button; these habits were very much on autopilot. The
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Workplace Trends
How remote work will change the tech office indefinitely
Explore key insights from industry leaders on how remote work is reshaping productivity, culture, and employee well-being for Tech Companies.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Trends
Forget the new normal, what will office spaces look like post-pandemic, the “next normal”?
As COVID19 appeared to completely disrupt our everyday lives, we were forced to revisit how we work and where we work. We’ve seen leading companies like
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Trends
Culture & Talent
Rethinking the Workplace: How Are We Going to Use the Future Office?
The COVID-19 pandemic affected our workplace setup. So in order to prepare yourself for what is next, we have these tips to help you understand the future of the workplace.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Trends
Workplace Design
Work-from-Home Ergonomic Tips
Are you wary about investing in a chair and desk? Maybe you’re thinking you’ll just suck it up for now until you go back into the office? According to Dr.
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Culture & Talent
Workplace Trends
Health concerns and teleworking could change office design permanently
Companies demonstrating a commitment to health and safety will become more desirable to employees and job seekers.
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Workplace Design
Dan Boram speaks on “Post-COVID Office Design”
Social distancing seen to influence post-COVID-19 office demand and design There may be less demand for additional office space even as businesses recover
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Construction Management
Workplace Reconsidered; Do we really need this much space?
Introduction The scale of impact that COVID-19 has brought to the world relates similarly to the 2008 financial crisis and 9/11- devastating events that
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Construction Management
Case Study: Eventbrite
THE BUSINESS Eventbrite is a US-based event management and ticketing website with headquarters in San Francisco. The service allows users to browse,
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Construction Management
Case Study: Trevali Mining
THE BUSINESS Trevali is a global base-metals mining company, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with its base-metals mines in Peru, Burkina Faso and
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Workplace Trends
What does the Post-COVID workplace look like?
COVID19 has forced companies to pause and rethink how their office space will look in the near future. We are forced to adjust how we interact,
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Trends
Culture & Talent
Introducing AURA HOME OFFICE – your employees well-being
Aura Office Environments “AURA” has released the new Aura Home Office package, a kit that targets to improve the well-being of your team while working
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Workplace Trends
AURA RESPONDS TO COVID CRISIS AS BC’s “WATCHPOD” DISTRIBUTOR
In quick response to an emergency crisis the Watchpod was developed so hospitals can respond quickly and efficiently to monitor patients safely.
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Construction Management
Case Study: Sumitomo
The Business Not every modern business can trace its history back to the 16th century, but Sumitomo Metal Mining origins date back to Kyoto circa 1590,
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TenantTalks
A Look at Tenant Talks: “Navigating Disruption in the Legal Space”
Aura's most recent edition of Tenant Talks on March 12 centered around the importance of navigating and adapting to contemporary developments in workplace
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Workplace Trends
Strategy & Planning
The Wired Certification: A Magnet for Tech Talent
Real estate investment firm CBRE released a recent study citing Vancouver as the #1 market for high-tech job growth over the last two years. It's a good
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Strategy & Planning
Workplace Design
Space Efficiency and the Modern Law Office
Few workplaces are more deeply tied to the idea of traditional office layout than the legal firm. Law offices have typically stuck to a philosophy that's
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Strategy & Planning
Developing a Workplace Strategy: The Hackathon
Getting a vision for your business is just the beginning: if you really want to get the most out of your workplace's unique qualities, from plan
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Workplace Design
Culture & Talent
What Is Activity-Based Working?
There is a modern office design that motivates employee engagement, collaboration, and productivity. Learn more about Activity Based Working (ABW).
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Construction Management
Case Study: G&F Denman
The Business Founded as Gulf and Fraser Fishermen’s Credit Union in 1940, G&F Financial Group developed over the next 80 years as a major credit union
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Workplace Design
Workplace Walls: A Divisive Subject
Learn what is available regarding wall placement, style and what sort of effects each one may have on your employees' mood and productivity.
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Team Spotlight: Serena
As one of Aura's talented interior designers, Serena works with clients to understand their workspace needs, comes up with creative solutions to design
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Workplace Design
The Psychology of Colour in Office Design
Colours influence our emotions, moods, thoughts and behaviours. While some colours can foster positive work environments. Learn which colours you should incorporate in your office design to celebrate and enhance your unique company culture.
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Workplace Trends
Tenant Talks Launches Latest Lunch & Learn Event “Navigating Disruption in the Legal Space”
Learn the latest trends in office design with Tenant Talks from the experts in the industry. Learn how to maximize the space you have for your business!
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Construction Management
Case Study: Corporate Finance Institute
The Business Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) is a business based in Downtown Vancouver that offers online courses in financial analysis, including
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Construction Management
Case Study: EnWave Corporation
The Business Based in Delta, British Columbia, EnWave is a company with nearly 25 years' worth of experience developing commercial applications and
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Workplace Design
Why Your Office Needs a “Third Place”
One particular philosophy in the creation of community-space planning to emerge in the late 20th Century is the idea of the "Third Place." Where the
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Workplace Design
Office Space Utilization for Growing Tech Companies
Are you maximizing every square inch in the office? If not, it's time to redesign your office space to your advantage. Learn more about what's working.
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Workplace Trends
We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Office: When It’s Time To Relocate
There can be more reasons for a business to pick up stakes and move to a new location than most business owners often expect. A growth spurt that makes
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Culture & Talent
Team Spotlight: Parham
Par is a member of the Aura Business Dev team! He connects with execs looking to invest in their company culture through a customized workplace strategy.
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How to Plan a Successful Office Renovation
Discover strategies for planning an office renovation to create an environment that boosts well-being and productivity.
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Construction Management
Case Study: BERMANFALK Hospitality Group
Get a coordinated space that works for your growing company. Check out what our team did for BERMANFALK - a redefined space fit for their dynamic
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TenantTalks
Aura Office Environments Hosts Successful Tenant Talks Lunch & Learn Event
Tenant Talks is a complimentary event series featuring expert insights driving Vancouver’s modern workplace. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – October 15,
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Culture & Talent
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Strategy & Planning
5 Law Office Design Strategies To Maximize Millennial Employee Retention
How can you satisfy the modern millenial workforce in your firm? We have 5 proven law office design strategies that will help you retain millennial talent.
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Construction Management
Case Study: Ram Consulting
Aura transformed RAM Consulting's office to assist them in solving problems common to businesses undergoing rapid expansion. Here's how Aura did it.
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Remote Work: When The Office Isn’t An Office
As important as it is to cultivate a healthy and appealing workplace for your employees, it's also important to take note of how frequent remote work is
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Workplace Design
Culture & Talent
Too Hot, Too Cold! Choosing The Right Temperature For Your Office
Research shows there's a correlation between temperature, employee wellbeing, and productivity. Keep your people efficient and comfortable. Read more.
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Workplace Trends
Aura Office Environments Announces Tenant Talks Lunch & Learn Speaker Series
Tenant Talks is a complimentary event series featuring expert insights on office design and workplace culture best practices for companies located in
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Workplace Trends
7 Ways to De-Stress on National Relaxation Day
Pressure at work may slow down employees productivity. Take a break! Learn these 7 ways to de-stress and be the best version of yourself even at work.
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Culture & Talent
Amp Up Your Summer Wellness Program
Make sure your hardworking employees are in tip-top shape, energized, and motivated. Learn more about Aura's summer wellness recommendations for companies.
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Strategy & Planning
Data-Driven Office Design: Insights That Create Effective Workspaces
Business is a number game and so is designing a workplace. Data is essential in office design. Read more about how data affects your company culture.
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Adapting Your Office For Improved Workplace Wellness
Create a positive workplace that benefits your employees' wellbeing. Read more and know how to nurture your most valuable talents to produce optimal performance.
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Workplace Design
What is Biophilic Design?
The concept of biophilic design includes the use of indirect and direct nature as well as place and space conditions.
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Workplace Design
Employee Fulfillment & Overhauling Your Space Design
Employees are assets to the business. Management should ensure a sound working environment for employees to feel motivated and fulfilled. Learn more.
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The Landscape of Office Design is Changing: Are You Ready?
Our office design have transitioned from windowless rooms filled with cubicles to inviting workspaces that rejuvenate and inspire.
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Strategy & Planning
The Benefits of Leasehold Improvements For Growing Business
Leasehold improvements refers to any upgrades a business owner makes to a leased office space. Learn of its benefits.
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Workplace Design
Creative Ways To Maximize Office Space
We have seen companies benefit from a quality design that encapsulates their vision and drives forth employee engagement.
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Adapting Your Office For New Workplace Strategies
Understanding the long-term vision is what makes the discovery-centric office layout design approach valuable.
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Attracting & Retaining Millennial Employees With Your Office
Keeping up with the demands of younger generations is one of the challenges for management. Learn more about office design that attracts and retains.
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Strategy & Planning
Does Your Office Convey Your Company Culture Effectively? Consider These Best Practices
The office environment plays a big role in conveying a company culture. Employees need to buy into the brand the same way customers do.
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Strategy & Planning
Tenant Improvement Allowance Negotiations: What You Need To Know
In this article, we’re looking at what you need to know about tenant improvement allowance negotiations. Read more!
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Workplace Design
The Economics of Ergonomics: Selecting the Right Office Furniture
You get companies that spend months designing an office, only to make a decision on office furniture in a day or two with minimal research and thought.
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The Art of Lease Negotiations: 3 Essential Points for Tenants
Remember these 3 essential topics to master the art of lease negotiation. Who knows, you might save your business thousands of dollars. Learn more.
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Workplace Design
The Millennial Workplace Blueprint
Have you heard about the new workplace blueprint crafted for millennial's lifestyle? Learn more about the features of an office designed for them.
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Workplace Design
Why A Strong Office Design Strategy Is Crucial In Building Customer Loyalty
Customer loyalty is all about providing your customers with a space that speaks to the requirements of their collaborating partners.
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How To Minimize Downtime in an Office Redesign
How can you incorporate Mother Nature into a modern office environment? Learn more about Aura's suggestions on to reunite your workspace with nature.
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Workplace Design
Mother Nature is Taking Back the Office
How to incorporate Mother Nature with a modern office environment? Learn more about Aura's suggestions on how workspace reunites with nature.
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How Office Design Can Improve Creativity
Office design ideas that enhance productivity and can effectively and purposefully help employee well being in the workplace.
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5 Ways to Make Your Office More Sustainable
Every business should make dedicated efforts toward sustainability. Read more about how your company will become an eco-friendly hub for everyone.
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Commercial Interior Designs For Cutting-Edge Offices
These 3 Canadian cutting-edge offices has Aura's signature commercial interior design touch. Learn more about Aura's expertise in office transformation.
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Workplace Design
5 Breakthroughs In Commercial Interior Design Technologies
Goodbye to the traditional office setting, hello to technology-based commercial interior design. Read more to be updated on the latest breakthroughs.
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Strategy & Planning
Change Management During Office Transfiguration
Office transformation can be daunting for your employees. This is when change management comes in, to help everyone deal with the changes. Learn more.
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Strategy & Planning
Why Choose Design-Build Instead of Traditional Project Management?
The major advantage of design build project delivery is the ease of working with a dedicated team of designers and builders.
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Construction Management
Project Case Study – Binnie
From collaboration to construction, Aura's expertise marks in every detail of the project. Learn more about the hybridized approach Aura did for Binnie's office environment.
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Strategy & Planning
Getting Over Office Renovation Budget Constraints
Office renovation can be worrisome, as it might exhaust most of your allocated funds. Here's how you can remodel in cost-effective ways. Read more.
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How a Professional Space Audit Can Reduce Costs
Focus on reducing cost on office spending while doubling your returns. Read more on how professional space audit boost efficiency in the workplace.
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Top 5 Functional Office Ideas That Will Increase Productivity
Turn the workspace into a productive haven for your employees. Learn more about functional ideas you can adopt in the office to increase their focus.
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Why Co-working Spaces Don’t Work For Everyone
Co-working spaces are popular nowadays. It's the new point of convergence among remote workers. Want to know if it suits your work style? Read more.
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How to Maximize Office Productivity with a Focus Space
Focus seems to be elusive when surrounded by distractions in the office. Learn more on how to reinvent a multipurpose office into a focus-based space.
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Renovation vs. Relocation: Managing Employee Expectations
The strength of every business lies in its workforce. Read more on what owners should be mindful about before doing the relocation vs.renovation move.
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Why Your Business Could Benefit From a Workplace Strategist
Wondering how to balance business, workforce, and facilities? Learn more about what a workplace strategist can do for your company.
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Adapting to the Open Office Concept
The debate about the open-office concept continues. Does it help retain talent and encourage collaboration, or is it too distracting? Read more on the benefits of open-office concepts and how to adapt it for your office.
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Workplace Design
3 Must-Haves of Collaborative Office Spaces
Your concept of collaborative office space might be far from the real picture. Learn more about what truly makes a place for human connectivity.
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Office Boardroom Design
An effective boardroom design is essential in your company and client meetings. Learn how to impress your prospects.
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Workplace Design
Office Design For Productivity
Office interior design ideas that encourage office productivity and explore modern work culture and its newfound integration.
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Strategy & Planning
How Workplace Planning Can Help Your Bottom Line
Discover how workplace planning transforms spaces by optimizing layouts for productivity, growth, and flexibility.
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Strategy & Planning
How to calculate space for your commercial office design?
How do you know how much space you need in your office? Consider these factors: employee well-being, recruitment and retention, and your business objectives. Read more.
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Workplace Design
Regain Productivity with Well Planned Office Acoustics
While some employees welcome the idea of an open office, others may feel uncomfortable with all the noises. Learn more about noise masking systems.
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The Psychology of Colour in Office Design
Using the right colours in the office have been shown to motivate employees to ramp up their energy and think creatively and collaboratively.
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Strategy & Planning
Office Space Efficiency: Understanding Rentable vs. Usable Square Foot Equation
The difference between usable and rentable square footage is often overlooked, but extremely important to understand when utilizing the space. Read on.
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Culture & Talent
Why WELL Certification?
Businesses should aim to build a healthy and creative workplace. Check if your company meets WELL Certification building standards.
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Workplace Design
How Design Can Transform the Way Clients Perceive Your Company
Create a good lasting impression with your prospects through an effective interior design that reflects your brand. Learn more.
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Culture & Talent
How to Attract Millennial Employees to Your Growing Law Firm
The legal sector has never been more complex. Learn how law firms can attract millennial employees during this unprecedented time.
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Strategy & Planning
How Much Office Space Does Your Company Need?
How much space does your company need to operate efficiently? We have listed an area requirement for each employee to maximize productivity. Learn more.
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Lease Expiry – When Should You Start Planning?
Any potential lease expiration and/or renewal negotiations should begin as early as possible.
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Culture & Talent
5 Ways You Can Affect Change In Your Workplace Culture
Everyone in the office impacts the workplace culture. Learn more about these 5 ways to create positive change in the workplace.
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Wellbeing In The Workplace
Studies have shown that the office environment affects the wellbeing of employees. Aura Office shares a unique approach to help you curate positive workplace experiences. Read more.
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4 Tech Office Design Ideas that Nurture Team Collaboration
Gone are the days of the standard cubicle space. Modern interior design offers an open office concept that allows for more collaboration. Read more.
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Strategy & Planning
Should I Stay Or Should I Go? The Pros And Cons Of Office Relocation
Office relocation is a difficult decision to make. Management should look into the pros and cons before deciding to stay or go. Read more.
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Office Design Trending Forecast For 2018
Aura Office Environments gives you a glimpse of the trends in innovative office design-build services. Learn more to get ideas on what's in and out.
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Workplace Design
12 Steps to Turn Your Office Boardroom into a Flexible Workspace
An office boardroom is instrumental for successful deals. Read more and follow these 12 steps to recreate your meeting place into a functional one.
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Workplace Design
What colour should I paint my office? 2017 Office Paint Colour Trends
Think of how office color impacts an employee's optimum performance. Aura's Design Team gives you a snapshot of the psychology of colors. Read more.
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Building a Future-Ready Workplace: Beem Credit Union’s Workplace Strategy with Aura

Maximizing ROI with a Strategic Workplace: How Planning Drives Business Success

TenantTalks Creating Space for Mental Health: The Role of the Workplace Recap

Your Brain on Virtual Work

Enhancing Workplace Well-being: Strategies for a Healthier Workforce

The Hybrid Work Model: Ins and Outs of Creating an Effective Hybrid Workplace

Unlock Efficiency: Why Design-Build is the Smart Move for Your Next Office Renovation

Boosting Workplace Productivity with Strategic Workspace Investments

Design-Build: Navigating the Office Renovation Journey with Success

What is Workplace Strategy?

Workplace Strategy Webinar: Now Available On-Demand

Crafting Dynamic Workspaces for Large Corporations: Challenges and Solutions

Embracing Change: The Rise of Hybrid Work and Workspace Adaptation

Elevating Workplace Strategy at Aura: Introducing Robin Rosebrugh

Workspace Layouts: Finding the Right Floorplan for Your Office

Workplace Interior Design Trends For 2024

How to Streamline Office Renovations: The Power of Integrated Design-Build and Stipulated Sum Contract

Achieving a Frictionless Hybrid Office Environment

TenantTalks Recap: Maximizing the In-office Employee Experience

What Project Delivery Method is Best for your Office Renovation?

TenantTalks: Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Insights

Commercial Real Estate in Vancouver: Cadillac Fairview’s Strategic Initiatives

Higher Education Campus Renovation: Elevating the Student Experience

Essential Features Every Modern Boardroom Should Have

Tenant Talks Summit 2023

Aura’s Charity Sports Day Leaves a Lasting Impact

Innovative Workplaces: How FirstService Residential is Maximizing the Employee Experience.

Introducing Hospitality Design Into The Workplace

Revitalizing a Vancouver Law Firm: Enhancing Productivity and Growth Through Redesign

Fighting Employee Burnout Through Office Design

Designing a Commute-Worthy Workplace

The Psychology of Commuting: Why it may not be all bad

Designing For The Hybrid Work Environment

Workplace Data Analytics: Building a functional and Informed Workspace

Aura wins Silver A’ Design Award

TenantTalks Recap: Office Planning in Uncertain Times

Community Impact: Positively Impacting People

Fostering and Sustaining Company Culture in a Hybrid Workplace

Graymont Unveils Newly Renovated Head Office

Commercial Lease Expiry: How to Plan

2023 Workplace Design Trends Report

Future-proofing your Workplace with Modular Office Design

Avoid New Hire Turnover with an effective Onboarding Experience

Strategic Workplace Design: Blending Aesthetics with Functionality

Forecasting Office Space Needs for 2023

Hybrid Work Solutions: The Collaborative Hub

TenantTalks Recap: Maximizing Team Collaboration and Performance in an Evolving, Modern Workplace

International Perspective: Interview with Interior Designer Camille Obianyor

Transforming your Office from Workplace to Destination

Mental Health in the Workplace: How to Create a Psychologically Healthy Space

WorkSpace Solutions: Office Lighting

Understanding Construction Contracts: Stipulated Sum vs Cost-Plus

Integrated Project Delivery: Everything you Need to Know

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

Optimizing the Hybrid Office

Employee Expectations are Changing. Are you Ready?

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

Integrated Design: Everything You Need to Know

The Purpose of an Office in the Era of Hybrid Work

How Returning to the Office can Improve Work-life Balance

Innovative Workplaces: Deloitte’s Next Normal

Change Management: The Most Important Component to a New Office

Grand Opening: PayByPhone Unveils New Yaletown Office

Why Are Tech Companies Keeping An Office?

Top Three Tips For Ensuring A Sustainable Office Build-Out

Overcoming Challenges In The Modern Law Firm

How To Throw A Successful Office Grand Opening

Supporting BC Children’s Hospital

Hybrid Vs Remote: What Work Modality Is Best For You?

Commercial Lease Expiry: What You Need To Know

Is Employee Experience The New Customer Experience?

WorkSpace Solutions: Phone Booths Or Meeting Pods

Integrated Workplace Strategy: Everything You Need To Know

Understanding Vancouver’s Commercial Building Permits

Aura at Neocon 2022: Insights and Highlights

Integrated Design-build: Everything you Need to Know

Desk Booking Applications: Which software is best for you?

TenantTalks Recap: Designing The Workplace of Today

Workplace Branding: What’s the Significance?

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